I am excited to announce the creation of the term Baby-Led Oral Care (“BLOC”) as an approach that builds upon some of the fundamentals of Baby-Led Weaning (BLW). I coined the term in September when I had the privilege of
Do you have a baby that holds food in their mouth and refuses (or is unable) to swallow it? In my baby-led weaning (BLW) courses, I educate parents on how pocketing can lead to gagging and choking incidents. In this
Mealtime mess can be such a stress! As a pediatric feeding expert and speech-language pathologist, I focus on getting babies to reach their developmental milestones, but I understand how stressful mealtime can be. I’ve fed thousands of babies, so I
Are you confused about when or how to offer peanuts to your baby? In this blog, I’ll teach you how to prepare it safely and why it’s so important to do so early and often.Why Introduce Peanut Protein?When I started
Are you looking for gifts for the little ones in your life? I’ve put together a Holiday Gift Guide for babies 0-24 months that can help them with their pre-feeding + feeding skills too!For infants 0-6 months of age, your
Are you taking a road trip with the kids this holiday? Unfortunately, traveling in the car for several hours means hungry and thirsty kiddos. So, in this blog, I provide a list of must-have feeding products (+ tips) for your
Parents want children to socialize with their peers during play dates, after school activities, and sporting events. However, if your child is a picky eater, these events can be a breeding ground for bullying. If your child is experiencing bullying
As an Speech language pathologist (“SLP”) that specializes in Baby Led Weaning (“BLW”), I speak at conferences across the nation helping parents learn how to safely implement feeding strategies to make mealtime successful. At these events, parents often wonder what
Of course strawberries are the most difficult fruits to add to a picky eater’s diet… after all, they’re the world’s most popular fruits! *facepalm*You may ask, why would strawberries be so difficult to eat? Because strawberries are the only fruit
All kids eat pizza, right? Actually, a majority of parents who have a picky eater would do a back-flip if their child ate any topping in addition to their plain, no sauce, thin crust, cheese pizza. I teach picky eaters