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Feeding Tips Parents Need - Guests: Melissa Murphy & Chandler Edge - A Parent's Guide to Child Development
Understanding Infant Feeding Issues: What to Watch For
Infant feeding plays a vital role in early development, and challenges can arise for many different reasons. In this episode, Melissa Murphy and Chandler Edge share their expertise on common feeding issues, how to recognize the signs, and practical ways parents can support their child through them.
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About Melissa Murphy:
Melissa Murphy, OTR/L CO-OWNER, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST. After receiving her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and Kinesiology from Georgia Southern University, Melissa pursued her Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine. Melissa has significant experience with medically complex diagnoses and her skilled areas of interest include treating neurological disorders/conditions, infant positioning and handling, and visual impairments.She is passionate about educating caregivers on prevention of torticollis & positional plagiocephaly, as well as treating these conditions within the clinic in order to promote independence in developmental milestones. Melissa also provides therapy intensives and performs infant assessments for Mommy and Me services at Beyond Measure.
About Chandler Edge:
Chandler Edge, COTA/L, CBSCO-OWNER, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT, CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING SPECIALIST. After pursuing an education in Early Childhood/Special Education at Mercer University, Chandler received her Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from Middle Georgia State University. Chandler has spent the majority of her professional career specializing in pediatrics, where her passion and knowledge surrounding the pediatric population continues to grow. Chandler has significant experience with IDEA’s thirteen categories of disabilities, primitive reflex integration, positioning and handling, sensory processing, and both sensory and infant related feeding disorders. In order to continue offering specialized care, Chandler has gone on to receive her Certified Breast feeding Specialist certification and is a founder of the "Mommy & Me" program offered through Beyond Measure, a clinical approach to infant feeding and development.
About Annamarie von Firley:
After 20 years of owning and running her own fashion house, reVamp, Annamarie von Firley returned to her toy design roots. With a BA in Wooden Toy Design and Construction and a BFA in Furniture Design, she took her knowledge of child development and expertise in play to found Adventuretown Toy Emporium in 2016. In the Summer of 2020, it became apparent to her that pandemic lockdowns were going to have a profound effect on the development of babies born after 2018. Annamarie assemble a team who can design, develop, organize, manage, along with experts in the fields of pediatric occupational therapy, speech therapy, and child neurology in order to help parents of young children to guide their development.
About Fledglings' Flight:
At Fledglings Flight, we understand that every child is unique and deserves the best opportunities for growth and learning. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of play-based exercises specifically designed for children from birth to 3 years of age. These exercises are carefully curated to stimulate their cognitive, motor, and social-emotional development.
Follow us:
Fledglings’ Flight: https://www.FledglingsFlight.com/
App: https://app.FledglingsFlight.com
Instagram: / fledglingsflight
TikTok: / fledglings.flight
Facebook: / fledglingsflight
LinkedIn: / fledglings-flight
Pinterest: / fledglingsflight
Music: Purple Planet Music
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By Annamarie von FirleyUnderstanding Infant Feeding Issues: What to Watch For
Infant feeding plays a vital role in early development, and challenges can arise for many different reasons. In this episode, Melissa Murphy and Chandler Edge share their expertise on common feeding issues, how to recognize the signs, and practical ways parents can support their child through them.
👉 Follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
About Melissa Murphy:
Melissa Murphy, OTR/L CO-OWNER, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST. After receiving her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and Kinesiology from Georgia Southern University, Melissa pursued her Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine. Melissa has significant experience with medically complex diagnoses and her skilled areas of interest include treating neurological disorders/conditions, infant positioning and handling, and visual impairments.She is passionate about educating caregivers on prevention of torticollis & positional plagiocephaly, as well as treating these conditions within the clinic in order to promote independence in developmental milestones. Melissa also provides therapy intensives and performs infant assessments for Mommy and Me services at Beyond Measure.
About Chandler Edge:
Chandler Edge, COTA/L, CBSCO-OWNER, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT, CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING SPECIALIST. After pursuing an education in Early Childhood/Special Education at Mercer University, Chandler received her Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from Middle Georgia State University. Chandler has spent the majority of her professional career specializing in pediatrics, where her passion and knowledge surrounding the pediatric population continues to grow. Chandler has significant experience with IDEA’s thirteen categories of disabilities, primitive reflex integration, positioning and handling, sensory processing, and both sensory and infant related feeding disorders. In order to continue offering specialized care, Chandler has gone on to receive her Certified Breast feeding Specialist certification and is a founder of the "Mommy & Me" program offered through Beyond Measure, a clinical approach to infant feeding and development.
About Annamarie von Firley:
After 20 years of owning and running her own fashion house, reVamp, Annamarie von Firley returned to her toy design roots. With a BA in Wooden Toy Design and Construction and a BFA in Furniture Design, she took her knowledge of child development and expertise in play to found Adventuretown Toy Emporium in 2016. In the Summer of 2020, it became apparent to her that pandemic lockdowns were going to have a profound effect on the development of babies born after 2018. Annamarie assemble a team who can design, develop, organize, manage, along with experts in the fields of pediatric occupational therapy, speech therapy, and child neurology in order to help parents of young children to guide their development.
About Fledglings' Flight:
At Fledglings Flight, we understand that every child is unique and deserves the best opportunities for growth and learning. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of play-based exercises specifically designed for children from birth to 3 years of age. These exercises are carefully curated to stimulate their cognitive, motor, and social-emotional development.
Follow us:
Fledglings’ Flight: https://www.FledglingsFlight.com/
App: https://app.FledglingsFlight.com
Instagram: / fledglingsflight
TikTok: / fledglings.flight
Facebook: / fledglingsflight
LinkedIn: / fledglings-flight
Pinterest: / fledglingsflight
Music: Purple Planet Music