For parents & caregivers · Birth to 10 years
Feeding & Parent Education Workshops
Practical, evidence-informed workshops that help you understand how feeding develops and what to do at your own table, from first bottles and starting solids to toddler mealtimes and picky eating.
Led by Argie Karakalpakidis, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD, CLC · Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing Specialist
Upcoming
Upcoming workshops
Each workshop lists who it’s for and whether your child joins you. Spots are limited, so reserve early.
More workshops are on the way, including infant feeding, toddler mealtimes and picky eating, in person and online. Want to hear first when new dates open?
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Workshop calendar
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What we cover
Workshops for every stage
Feeding changes a lot from birth to the school years. Each workshop focuses on one stage, so you leave with guidance that fits your child right now.
Infant & Bottle Feeding
Feeding cues, bottle feeding, paced feeding and how early feeding sets the stage for what comes next.
Starting Solids
Readiness signs, safe textures, gagging vs. choking, open cups and straws, and building confidence at the high chair.
Toddler Mealtimes
Routines, self-feeding, appetite swings and keeping meals calm when toddlers want to be in charge.
Picky & Selective Eating
Why kids get picky, gentle ways to expand variety and how to tell when it may be more than a phase.
Ways to learn
Workshops that fit your family
Some workshops are just for grown-ups, and some are hands-on with your little one. Each listing tells you which.
Parent-only sessions
Focused learning time for parents and caregivers, with plenty of room for your questions.
Hands-on with your little one
Your baby or toddler joins in and practices with real foods, spoons and cups while you learn.
Virtual workshops
Join live from home, wherever you are, and ask your questions in real time.
Community & partner events
Workshops hosted at local schools, play spaces and family-friendly businesses.
Every workshop is led by Argie Karakalpakidis, MS, CCC-SLP, a pediatric feeding & swallowing specialist
For local businesses
Host a workshop
Do you run a preschool, play space, pediatric practice, studio or parent group? Let’s bring a feeding or parent education workshop to the families you already serve, in person or virtually.
- A valuable event that brings families through your door
- Co-branded flyers and social posts ready to share
- I handle the planning, materials and registration
Proudly hosted by
Puzzles · Astoria, Queens
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