Join us in congratulating our Founder!
Published by Feeding Matters on Aug 18, 2020
Congratulations Shannon Goldwater Founder and Emeritus Board Member Since 2006, Shannon Goldwater has been a visionary leader, ardent supporter, and steadfast champion as Founder of Feeding Matters. Shannon’s story beganRead full post…
Economic Impact Report
Published by Feeding Matters on Aug 11, 2020
A single swallow requires the use of 26 muscles and 6 cranial nerves working in perfect harmony to move food and liquid through the body. When one or more piecesRead full post…
Feeding Matters Announces Interim CEO
Published by Feeding Matters on Jun 15, 2020
We are pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has selected Jaclyn Pederson as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Feeding Matters.Jaclyn, a member of the Feeding Matters team sinceRead full post…
PFD Alliance Information
Published by Cuyler Romeo on Feb 27, 2020
The PFD Alliance is an open access community of professionals, families and community partners driven to further advances in PFD by accelerating identification, igniting research, and promoting collaborative care. PFDRead full post…
Feeding Matters announces Chris Linn’s departure as President and CEO
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February 27, 2020 It is with mixed emotions that the Feeding Matters Board of Directors announces Chris Linn’s departure as President and CEO. Since 2008, Chris has played a critical roleRead full post…
Feeding Matters funds clinical tool research project
Published by Feeding Matters on Feb 14, 2020
Feeding Matters launched its small grants program in 2019 to support the growing need for research on Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD). The initiative was led by the Granting Research CommitteeRead full post…
Food Is Sensory: Post-Event Blog
Published by Marsha Dunn Klein on Oct 23, 2019
Post-Event Blog Is there a formal assessment that parents and healthcare professionals can use to help “grade the ask” for children who refuse to eat? Do you have any strategiesRead full post…
PFDA Quarterly Update
Published by Feeding Matters on Oct 10, 2019
Our Summer Town Halls are complete. We are pleased to report on pillar actions and committee achievements as we prepare for our digital ideation and symposium to be held inRead full post…
Introducing LACI: Learning Advanced through Collaborative Initiatives
Published by Feeding Matters on Sep 06, 2019
Feeding Matters’ newest program, the Professional Collaborative: LACI (Learning Advanced through Collaborative Initiatives), is a 6-month virtual learning experience for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists in Maricopa County. Funded byRead full post…
Open Call for Abstracts: PFD Research Small Grant Program
Published by Feeding Matters on Sep 02, 2019
Feeding Matters is excited to introduce a small grant program to support the growing need for research on PFD. An initiative of Feeding Matters’ PFD Alliance Research Pillar, the smallRead full post…
Infant Allergy Awareness Month
Published by Feeding Matters on Jul 18, 2019
Food allergies in infants and children are becoming more prevalent. A new survey of 900 US moms (of children aged 0-1) and 100 US pediatricians took a look at theRead full post…
Register Now: 2019 Virtual Town Halls
Published by Feeding Matters on May 21, 2019
Now that Feeding Matters’ PFD Alliance and thought leaders have convened at the 2019 International PFD Conference, the Feeding Matters’ Strategic Plan is available for public viewing. We maintain ourRead full post…
UPDATE FROM YOUR PFD ALLIANCE PILLAR CHAIRS
Published by Feeding Matters on Feb 15, 2019
Feeding Matters’ 2019 International Pediatric Feeding Disorder Conference (IPFDC) was a huge success! With 346 in person attendees, 118 virtual participants, and 145 symposium participants, Feeding Matters is set toRead full post…
FEEDING MATTERS’ 6TH INTERNATIONAL PEDIATRIC FEEDING DISORDER CONFERENCE: THE DIFFERENCE
Published by Feeding Matters on Jan 02, 2019
Our feeding community has a multitude of options when it comes to continuing education and professional and personal outreach. You may attend in-person workshops, view webinars, participate in chats, orRead full post…
WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2019
Published by Feeding Matters on Dec 31, 2018
2018 was an exciting year of growth for Feeding Matters and the pediatric feeding community. From welcoming new team members to our Feeding Matters’ family to expanding our partnerships andRead full post…
Introducing the PFD Alliance
Published by Feeding Matters on Dec 17, 2018
The world of pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) is changing. With the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition accepting “Pediatric Feeding Disorder: Consensus Definition and Conceptual Framework” for publication, PFD hasRead full post…