Published by Elisa Liu, MS, SLP on Aug 12, 2026

Using the FEEDS Toolkit (Focus on early eating and drinking) to support shared decision making The FEEDS Toolkit is an evidence-based resource providing information about eating, drinking, and swallowing (EDS)Read full post…

Published by Valentina Steverlynck, MS, RD, LDN on

1. Family centered care is empowering not pathologizing. Treat the patient’s family as part of the team. Don’t rush when explaining your thoughts and recommendations. Building trust and rapport withRead full post…

Published by Jennifer Eggert MS, CCC-SLP, C/NDT on

Speech-language pathologists bring a unique perspective to feeding and eating intervention that extends beyond oral-motor and swallowing skills to include language, cognition, communication, and learning. Language-based strategies can support cognitiveRead full post…

Published by Maddie Duzyk, OTD, OTR/L on

What if I were to tell you that the tone of a meal is often established well before you even sit at the table? Mornings can be rough. Your childRead full post…

Published by Akhila Rahul, Assistant Professor (Speech Language Pathology) on

A clinical feeding assessment provides an important snapshot of how a child eats, but feeding does not occur in a vacuum. Feeding behaviors can change with illness, appetite, sensory experiences,Read full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on Feb 02, 2026

Citation:Reilly, C., Foley, J., Packer, R., Thapar, N., Keramat, S. A., & Marshall, J. (2025). More than meets the eye: The hidden burden of temporary feeding tubes on children andRead full post…

Published by Dagmar Jurišová on Jan 30, 2026

I’m Dagmar Jurišová, a special educator specialized in working with children with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders, certified Snoezelen therapist, psychotherapist in training, and founder of the therapeutic centerRead full post…

Published by Chesca Layug-Dionglay on

Hi there! I’m Chesca Layug-Dionglay, a General Pediatrician from the Philippines, and a Developmental Screener with a special interest in pediatric feeding and functional medicine. I am grateful for theRead full post…

Published by Noémi Scheuring, M.D., Ph.D on

Hello! I’m Noémi Scheuring M.D.,Ph.D, a pediatrician, neonatologist, and infant-parent mental health consultant at the Heim Pál National National Pediatric Institute in Budapest, Hungary. I lead a multidisciplinary team atRead full post…

Published by Jen House on

Hi! I’m Jen & I believe raising happy, well-nourished eaters who have a healthy relationship with food doesn’t have to be a battle. I’m the mom to three kids, aRead full post…

Published by Melissa Malone, PhD, COO, Parapharma Tech on May 09, 2025

Financial Disclosures: Melissa Malone receives financial compensation from Parapharma Tech, the makers of Gelmix and Purathick Thickeners. This guest post is part of a corporate partnership with Parapharma Tech. FeedingRead full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on Apr 30, 2025

In August of 2023, Feeding Matters gathered leaders from the avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) communities for a facilitated meeting to address issues related toRead full post…

Published by Meg Simione, PhD, CCC-SLP on Dec 17, 2024

Whether you’re at a family reunion, Thanksgiving or a life cycle event, so many gatherings center around food. For families with a child who has pediatric feeding disorder (PFD), theseRead full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on

For many families, the road to a pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) diagnosis is long and winding. The journey often starts with a caregiver’s or a provider’s concern that leads toRead full post…

Published by Gelmix on Nov 21, 2024

This blog post is part of a corporate partnership with Gelmix. Introducing the New Gelmix Recipe Search Tool for Dysphagia Diets We’re thrilled to unveil a new, user-friendly Gelmix RecipeRead full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on Aug 12, 2024

For a function that’s so natural, breastfeeding is surprisingly difficult for many new mothers and infants. Feeding challenges, like reflux, oral aversion or even dysphagia, can make breastfeeding feel insurmountable.Read full post…