Expert advice from a feeding therapist and a "paediatrician in the kitchen" on teaching children healthy mealtime habits and the joy of eating fresh, whole foods-from the get-go or after trouble starts.
Nimali Fernando, MD, MPH, is a Virginia pediatrician and founder of the nonprofit the Doctor Yum Project, the popular recipe and parenting website, doctoryum.com. The first of its kind, her innovative new practice, Yum Pediatrics, features a teaching kitchen and instructional garden, along with hands-on learning curricula for families, making it a hot spot for nutrition education and cooking instructions.Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP, is an international speaker to teens on the topic of feeding babies. Melanie has coached over a thousand parents on how to raise healthy, happy eaters right from the start and has over twenty years of clinical experience helping children with pediatric feeding disorders. Melanie's advice has been shared in a variety of television and print media, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, CNN.com, and Parents magazine.
A National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA) Winner
"Pediatrician Nimali Fernando and feeding therapist Melanie
Potock take compassion and camaraderie to arm parents with
knowledge and techniques"--Journal of Nutrition Education and
Behavior "Whether you are an exasperated or apprehensive parent of
a picky eater or you just want to be a better parent--you need this
resource. With wisdom, wit, and candor, Dr. Nimali Fernando and
Melanie Potock will take you on a fascinating journey into the mind
and sensory system of your fickle eaters, helping you to understand
why they taste, see, hear, touch, and experience the squeaky sound
of a bite of broccoli differently than you do."
--Daniel Feiten, MD, clinical professor of pediatrics,
University of Colorado School of Medicine; founder & CEO, Pediatric
Web Inc. & RemedyConnect Inc.; author of The Owner's Manual for
New Mothers "It's very difficult to write a book regarding
feeding practices in children because of the extreme differences in
every child's eating style and habits. However, Nimali Fernando and
Melanie Potock, offer exceptional, timeless advice on how to create
an eating environment for your child that is healthy, happy, and
stress-free for the child and parent. A very difficult task, but
they have hit a home run with this book. The insightful suggestions
based on the child's age allows for the individuality necessary for
success. This book should be given to each new parent at the birth
of their first child."
--Theodore Stathos, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Rocky Vista
University College of Osteopathic Medicine; Director of Pediatric
Gastroenterology and Nutrition, The Rocky Mountain Hospital for
Children; President, Rocky Mountain Pediatric Gastroenterology "As
a mom of three, I have experienced just how challenging mealtimes
can be. As a psychologist, I know that shared mealtimes are
essential to good mental health in families. All kids are unique;
with different likes and dislikes, different body types and
habits--it takes constant effort to provide healthy, interesting
meals. In their book Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater, Dr.
Nimali Fernando and Melanie Potock provide innovative, fun,
healthy, and, most importantly, doable solutions to just about
every challenge around kids and food. This book would make a great
gift for new parents and is a must-read for parents of older
children as well."
--Stephanie S. Smith, PsyD psychologist, writer at
www.drstephaniesmith.com, and advisory board member for
www.produceforkids.com "The unique perspectives of both authors--a
physician dedicated to pediatric eating habits and a speech
language pathologist specializing in safe feeding and
swallowing--fills this book with multi-dimensional, helpful
information for getting children to eat more healthily and safely.
After reading this book you will sharpen your skills in parenting
mindfully, feeding confidently, and avoiding picky eating! This
book is also ideal for speech language pathology and occupational
therapy students hoping to one day become feeding specialists."
--Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP, speech language pathologist
and feeding specialist "This is hands-down the best book available
on how to help kids become courageous eaters. Melanie Potock and
Dr. Nimali Fernando provide a clear, practical, easy-to-follow
roadmap to guide parents through this often bumpy developmental
journey--including the best way to position an infant for feeding,
transition to solid foods, get rid of the pacifier and thumb
sucking, and get kids to try new foods even those with extremely
limited food repertoires. From soup to nuts, this is a superb
resource for new parents who want to set up their babies' lifelong
eating habits the best way possible as well as for parents of older
children dealing with picky eating and food-related battles."
--Lindsey Biel, M.A., OTR/L, pediatric occupational
therapist, author of Sensory Processing Challenges: Effective
Clinical Work with Kids & Teens, and coauthor of Raising a
Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Guide to Helping Your Child
with Sensory Processing Issues. "Finally, a book that takes on
the real root causes of picky eating. Best not to wait for picky
eating to begin and read this book now, but if you already have
terror at the table, help is on its way."
--Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND, author of Cure Your Child with
Food "Dr. Nimali Fernando and feeding therapist Melanie Potock
help parents navigate the journey of child feeding, eating,
drinking, nutrition, and related topics from birth to the school
cafeteria. Their book is a proactive approach for the prevention
and/or resolution of many health issues (e.g., reflux,
constipation, obesity, etc.) and related concerns (e.g., long-term
thumb and pacifier use, picky eating, poor self-esteem, anxiety,
etc.). Fernando and Potock explain development to parents using
real-life examples and provide parents with loads of practical
advice for every childhood age and stage. The book is parent and
reader-friendly while providing a balance of developmental and
behavioral information. It also considers the whole child as well
as the parent-child partnership needed for healthy feeding, eating,
drinking, and nutrition."
--Diane Bahr, CCC-SLP, CIMI, author of Nobody Ever Told
Me (or My Mother) That! Everything from Bottles and Breathing to
Healthy Speech Development "Dr. Nimali Fernando and Melanie
Potock have digested the physical and developmental aspects of
learning to eat, including gross motor and fine motor milestones,
helping parents understand how these set the foundation for optimal
eating. With a myriad of strategies to help their kids explore and
learn about food, parents now have an arsenal of healthy
interventions from which to draw upon as their child grows."
--Jill Castle, MS, RDN, childhood nutrition expert and
author of Fearless Feeding "Rare is the book that both
informs and delightfully entertains and Raising a Healthy, Happy
Eater does just that. After just a few sentences I felt like I
was sitting at a table with the smartest and most insightful
girlfriends, as co-authors Nimali Fernando and Melanie Potock
guided me through each stage of eating throughout a child's
life."
--Amanda Mascia, The Good Food Factory "This book is a great
road map for parents who want to raise healthy eaters through every
stage and age of their child's life. I love the way Dr. Nimali
Fernando and Melanie Potock have approached feeding--it's a perfect
combination of education and encouragement, which is exactly what
parents need to create positive feeding experiences! Raising a
Healthy, Happy Eater will give parents the tools to approach
feeding with confidence--because what could be better than getting
feeding advice from a pediatrician and a feeding expert!"
--Kia Robertson, founder of the Eat a Rainbow Project
"Having three kids of my own, I can tell you that each one is
unique and has their own tastes and preferences. Raising a
Healthy, Happy Eater takes into account the whole child (and
the whole family) and guides parents on the road to raising
adventurous eaters--from baby's first bite of solid food to
elementary school. In our hectic world, offering fresh and homemade
food can often be challenging. For parents who genuinely want to
offer their children the healthiest options, it's reassuring to
know that a pediatrician and a feeding specialist have come
together to create a culinary roadmap, guiding us through our
fast-paced lives. Parents want easy solutions, fun strategies, and
creative guidance, backed by professional knowledge and mixed with
a dose of reality. You'll find the perfect mix with Dr. Nimali
Fernando and Melanie Potock--and become well on your way to raising
healthy, happy eaters."
--Kelly Lester, CEO, EasyLunchboxes
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