Argie Karakalpakidis, MS, CCC-SLP

Argie Karakalpakidis is a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and Feeding Specialist with over eight years of experience supporting infants, children, and their families. She is the founder of Kids Feeding Wellness, based in Queens, New York, where she serves families locally and around the world through virtual care.

Families often arrive at her work feeling overwhelmed, unsure of what's normal, and worn down by mealtimes that no longer feel peaceful. Argie supports families across the full feeding journey—from bottle feeding, to the transition to solids, to picky eating—using a parent-led, child-centered approach that prioritizes understanding over pressure. Traditional feeding therapy often asks a child to work with an unfamiliar person in an unfamiliar setting, adding a whole extra layer of difficulty before the real work can even begin—and skills learned in a therapy room don't always carry over to everyday meals at home. Argie works directly with parents instead, in the environment where feeding actually happens, so progress builds in real life, not just in a session. Through clear explanations and practical guidance, she helps caregivers regain confidence so mealtimes can return to a place of connection rather than conflict.

Her work is grounded in evidence-based practice and shaped by a deep respect for how children learn to eat. Argie believes that when families understand the why behind feeding challenges, progress becomes possible without force—and children are free to build a positive, lasting relationship with food at their own pace.

Argie's belief in the power of the table is personal. Growing up in a Greek family, she saw firsthand how much children learn simply by sitting at a table with the people they love—not just about food, but about culture, connection, and identity. That's part of why Argie believes the dinner table is more than a place to eat. It is where connection is nurtured, culture is shared, and family identity takes shape. By guiding families with empathy and clarity, she helps protect this space—so mealtimes can feel truly nourishing, not just for the body, but for relationships as well.