Published by Feeding Matters on May 19, 2023

Despite the joy that comes with parenting, it can also feel incredibly lonesome. That journey is even more isolating for parents of children with pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) who don’tRead full post…

Published by Gelmix on May 18, 2023

This blog post is part of a corporate partnership with Gelmix.  We’re excited to announce new materials, recipes and guides for thickening breast milk with Gelmix Infant Thickener. Our goalRead full post…

Published by Dorothy Watson on May 04, 2023

This blog post was submitted by community member Dorothy Watson at mentalwellnesscenter.info. Interested in having your work on our blog? Learn more here. Taking care of a child with disabilitiesRead full post…

Published by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI on Apr 27, 2023

Friends of Feeding Matters, I’m always interested in new trends and emerging technologies, so I’ve been exploring the new AI tool, ChatGPT. Recently, I asked ChatGPT: what does it takeRead full post…

Published by Kate Barlow, OTD, OTR/L, IMH-E on Apr 25, 2023

In honor of occupational therapy month this April, a leader in addressing pediatric feeding disorder shares what OTs can do to improve care for children By Kate Barlow, OTD, OTR/L,Read full post…

Published by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI on Apr 21, 2023

Feeding Matters CEO reflects on how we need to change the conversation around the two diagnoses I recently heard about a distraught mother of an eight-year-old, whose daughter spent timeRead full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on Apr 05, 2023

Of all the clinical appointments for 15-year-old Maya Roberto over the years, one stands out. Instead of catatonically going through the motions of her echocardiogram, Maya interacted with her cardiologist,Read full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on Mar 30, 2023

“What I like most about the Feeding Matters conference is that it really has something for people who are at that advanced level. For entry level, intermediate level, or advancedRead full post…

Published by Jalenna Francois on Mar 29, 2023

March is National Nutrition Month! Read along to meet Feeding Matters staff member Jalenna Francois and her experience working with a pediatric dietitian. Hi! My name is Jalenna Francois. IRead full post…

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…

Published by Feeding Matters on Mar 24, 2023

We recently held a contest asking for designs for our PFD Awareness Month merchandise store. We are excited to share our contest winner! This design was created by Madison O’Brien, anRead full post…

Published by By Simona Lourekas, MS, RD, LDN, CHES on

Is your child getting enough nutritional variety? How to know and what to do about it By Simona Lourekas, MS, RD, LDN, CHES Mass General for Children Pediatric Nutrition CenterRead full post…

Published by Amy Delaney, PhD, CCC-SLP on Mar 22, 2023

As we approach our 10th Annual International PFD Conference, I look forward to learning from expert colleagues about new ideas and strategies that we can use in the care ofRead full post…

Published by Brianna Miluk, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC on Mar 08, 2023

The Pediatric Feeding Disorder conference emphasizes kindness, community and communication The first time I joined the International Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) Conference, I sat alone in my sunny South CarolinaRead full post…

Published by Mary Anthony, RN on Mar 03, 2023

Pediatric developmental nurse answers questions on slow growth, lack of growth, weight loss Expectant parents have all sorts of worries leading up to birth, but feeding your baby and slowRead full post…

Published by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI on Feb 22, 2023

Dear Friends of Feeding Matters, I am so pleased to be back after a wonderful (and messy and loud!) maternity leave. I return ready to fiercely advocate for children withRead full post…