Esther Verbovsky and Nikki Rotshtein will guide parents through the key milestones of feeding development, bust common myths, and lay the foundation for confident, joyful eaters.
Feeding your baby is one of the most personal - and sometimes overwhelming - parts of parenting. When should you start solids? What if your baby refuses food...or only wants puffs? What if things already feel off track?
In this empowering and practical session, Esther Verbovsky, founder of the Star Center Foundation and a Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in feeding and swallowing, is joined by Nikki Rotshtein, parent coach and former occupational therapist. Togheter, they will guide parents through the key milestones of feeding development, bust common myths, and show how to lay the foundation for confident, joyful eaters.
You'll walk away with clear strategies for:
Whether you're just beginning or already navigating challenges, this talk will help you take the next step with more confidence - and a lot less stress.
Ester Verbovsky, founder of The Star Center Foundation, is a seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist with over 25 years of experience specializing in feeding and swallowing. Through her private practice and foundation, she supports children and families facing complex feeding challenges - from sensory issues and failure to thrive, to picky eating and tube weaning. Esther is passionate about the critical window between 4-6 months for oral exploration and believes that getting messy is not just okay - it's essential for growth, learning, and developing a healthy relationship with food.
Nikki Rotshtein, founder of Kavana Parenting, is a certified parent coach and former pediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience. She has supported hundreds of families in transforming mealtimes from battles into bonding moments. Known for her warm and relatable style, she empowers parents with practical tools rooted in both clinical knowledge and real-life parenting.
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