Specialized feeding and swallowing support for newborns from Milwaukee’s only Certified Orofacial Myologist The early days with a newborn are supposed to be filled with bonding moments—quiet feeds, sleepy cuddles, and the comfort of learning your baby’s rhythm. But for many parents, feeding becomes the most stressful part of the day. You’ve likely already tried everything you were told to do. You’ve seen a lactation consultant. You’ve adjusted your hold. You’ve tried differen

Feeding milestones for parents of toddlers (12–24 months) who think their child is just “messy” or “particular” Let’s Talk About the Milestones We Don’t Always Notice As parents, we’re pros at tracking the big stuff—first steps, first words, first everything. But there’s a whole other set of milestones that often fly under the radar: feeding milestones. Between 12 and 24 months, toddlers are supposed to graduate from bottles, purees, and a limited menu. But for many kids, tha

For parents of children ages 6 and up who want to stop—but can’t The invitation should be exciting. A friend’s birthday. A sleepover. Movies, food, sleeping bags on the floor. But instead of joy, your child feels panic. They whisper it to you at bedtime: “What if they see me?” They mean their thumb. At age three, thumb sucking is self-soothing. It helps a little body settle. At age seven, it’s something very different. It becomes a secret. A source of shame. A quiet worry you

For parents of toddlers (1–3 years) stuck on purees, refusing table foods, or hiding food in their cheeks You didn’t plan to become a short-order cook. But here you are. You make a thoughtful meal. Chicken. Rice. Broccoli. Balanced. Reasonable. Your toddler takes one look, bursts into tears at the sight of broccoli, and points frantically at the pantry where the crackers live. Goldfish. Puffs. Anything beige. You try again tomorrow. Same reaction. Someone tells you, “They