FEEDING – Page 2 – Speech in The City

FEEDING ➤ May 23, 2020

When Baby Led Weaning is Not Working

When baby led weaning doesn’t work SLPs are called in for support. Often parents are concerned that their child is rejecting food when initially presented to them. The child spits it out &/or gags on...

FEEDING ➤ January 11, 2020

Is My Baby Ready for Solids?

Are you wondering if your child is ready to start solids, but don’t really know where to look for support? First an SLP is a great resource guide. Second the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends...

FEEDING ➤ December 14, 2019

Pre-Check on Baby Readiness for Solids

When you are wondering if your baby is ready for solids it really comes down to if your baby is ready for solids. It seems simple in theory but reality is your baby has to...

FEEDING ➤ November 15, 2019

Creating a Sensory Kitchen for Picky Eaters

Melanie Potock , MA, CCC-SLP is an expert in feeding help for the picky eaters. Melanie has always been a forward thinker in ways to help expand picky eating. I admire her work and have attended...

FEEDING ➤ June 27, 2019

Infant Feeding Disorders

This chart was designed by American Speech-Language Association and defines the role that speech-language pathologists play in treating feeding and swallowing disorders. Please take a look at the signs of trouble listed below:

FEEDING ➤ April 12, 2019

The Sippy Cup Situation.

We are always trying to find the best products for our kids to use. I often find myself researching and stocking up on new baby and child feeding products at Bed Bath and Beyond (linking...

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ➤ February 16, 2019

Obi Robot | Independent Eating

What is an Obi? In short an Obi is a robotic feeding device that is making the lives of so many individuals more enjoyable. Because food is something that is said to bring people together,...

FEEDING ➤ December 14, 2018

Getting Through Mealtime With Picky Eaters

Round. Crunchy. Salty. Simple. One Color (usually green or brown!) These are often the characteristics I hear from parents regarding foods that their children will eat during mealtime. As a feeding specialist, I have seen...

LANGUAGE ➤ August 26, 2025

Speech Therapy Activities Parents Can Do at Home in 10 Minutes a Day

To support your child's language development, focus on incorporating a few simple, effective strategies into your daily routine. By using these Speech Therapy Activities Parents Can Do at Home in 10 Minutes a Day, you can make a significant impact. First, make reading time interactive with repeated-line books like "Brown Bear, Brown Bear." Use different voices and pause to let your child fill in the blanks, which helps build their vocabulary and memory. Second, get down to your child's eye level to talk. Holding objects at your eye level encourages them to watch your mouth, which helps them learn how to form words. Third, respond to every sound your child makes—coos, babbles, or even grunts. Attribute meaning to their sounds and "serve it back" by turning their sounds into full sentences. Finally, use simple gestures while you talk to your child to give them a way to communicate before they have words, and consider creating a quiet play space, like a tent, for them to feel safe and calm.

SPEECH ➤ August 22, 2025

Articulation vs. Language Delay: How to Tell the Difference

A parent’s excitement to hear their child’s first words can quickly turn to concern if those words are hard to understand. As children grow, their communication skills develop at different paces, and it can be...

AAC ➤ July 22, 2025

The Power of “Let’s”: Unlocking Communication for Gestalt Language Processors

As parents and speech-language pathologists, we’re constantly searching for ways to unlock communication for our children, especially those who learn language in unique ways. If you have a child who is a Gestalt Language Processor...