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Families Leading the Future of Feeding Research
Published by Feeding Matters on Nov 07, 2025
The Person and Family-Centered Feeding Research Consortium enters its next chapter From the very beginning, Feeding Matters was built by and for families navigating the challenges of pediatric feeding disorderRead full post…
2025 Mid-Year Impact Report / Feeding Matters
Published by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI on Jul 24, 2025
To our community of families, professionals, advocates, and partners: As we reach the halfway point of 2025, I am proud to share Feeding Matters’ Mid-Year Impact Report, an overview ofRead full post…
Feeding Matters’ Call for Unified Action in ARFID and PFD Diagnosis and Care
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…
Feeding Matters Approved for a $240,000 Engagement Award to Launch the Family-Centered Pediatric Feeding Disorder Research Consortium
Published by Feeding Matters on Feb 26, 2024
This project will focus on recruiting patient and family consortium members and leaders, training them on research fundamentals and the state of PFD research, establishing consortium governance, and then buildingRead full post…
Unlocking Hope: Join the Feeding Matters Family-Centered PFD Research Consortium
Published by Brandt Perry on Feb 12, 2024
Are you a parent or caregiver navigating the complexities of Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD)? If so, you’re not alone. As a parent of two children facing these challenges, I intimatelyRead full post…
Feeding Matters Receives Transformative Grant
Published by Feeding Matters on Jan 31, 2024
Feeding Matters recently received a generous grant from the Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation to transform early identification in Arizona and enhance world-wide awareness for pediatric feeding disorder (PFD). ForRead full post…
Behind the headlines: Exploring the complex world of tongue tie releases and pediatric feeding disorder
Published by Feeding Matters on Jan 29, 2024
A tongue tie release procedure (frenectomy or frenotomy) is increasingly prevalent among children with pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) that the majority of them have had it, or their parents atRead full post…
Bidding Farewell to 2023
Published by Feeding Matters on Dec 18, 2023
Celebrating 2023 at Feeding Matters and getting one step closer to creating a world where children with PFD will thrive. A lot can happen in 365 days. And with theRead full post…
Thoughts from the Airport after the ASHA Convention
Published by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI on Nov 20, 2023
This week took my breath away. Something I’m working on in my own leadership journey is taking the time to celebrate and acknowledge success as sometimes I’m moving too fastRead full post…
Advancing Feeding Matters: A Report from Dublin and London
Published by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI on Jul 13, 2023
Greetings, Feeding Matters Community! It’s with great pleasure that I bring you an exciting update on the summer awareness travels of the Feeding Matters team. As Feeding Matters’ CEO, IRead full post…
Shining a Light on Pediatric Feeding Disorder: Accomplishments in Awareness Month
Published by Feeding Matters on May 23, 2023
As Pediatric Feeding Disorder Awareness Month comes to a close this May, it is essential to reflect on the accomplishments achieved during this significant month. This May we have aimedRead full post…
Collaboration with Arizona Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program
Published by Feeding Matters on Mar 25, 2023
Recently, Feeding Matters has been working closely with the Arizona Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) whichRead full post…
Embarking on New Terrain
Published by Feeding Matters on Dec 14, 2022
We are excited about all we have accomplished in 2022 and look forward to a year of continuing to advocate for children with pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) in 2023. AsRead full post…
Ron Coleman: 2022 Visionary Award recipient
Published by Joan Lowell on Oct 13, 2022
Dear Feeding Matters Supporters, It is with great pleasure that I announce Feeding Matters has selected Ron Coleman as the 2022 Visionary Award recipient. This award has been established byRead full post…
Celebrating 15 Years
Published by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI on Sep 30, 2022
Dear Friends of Feeding Matters, A year ago today, a pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) milestone was met that will be life-changing for generations to come. On Oct 1, 2021, pediatricRead full post…
Meet the 2022 Virtual Community Event Honorary Chair
Published by Feeding Matters on Sep 21, 2022
Meet Elizabeth Goodman, mother to Elliot, and 2022 Virtual Community Event Honorary Chair. Learn more about the event and how to register here. Early in my pregnancy with Elliot, IRead full post…