2021 Visionary Award Recipients
Published by Feeding Matters on Oct 19, 2021
Feeding Matters will honor Jim and Jo-Ann Armstrong with its Visionary Award at the 9th Annual Community Event on November 5, 2021. The Armstrongs have been integral supporters of FeedingRead full post…
From our 2021 Community Event Honorary Chairs
Published by Feeding Matters on Oct 12, 2021
Philip John Calihan IV, “PJ” was born August 30, 2012, and was 8 pounds 6 ounces of perfection. Just over two weeks early, he was enormous. Big sister Claire wasRead full post…
The first PFD diagnosis in the US
Published by Feeding Matters on Oct 08, 2021
Families of children with pediatric feeding disorder around the United States have long struggled to advocate and explain their children’s struggle in part because there has never been a diagnosticRead full post…
A letter from our CEO
Published by Jaclyn Pederson, Feeding Matters CEO on Sep 30, 2021
Friends of Feeding Matters, Innovation is often viewed as a buzzword. But, when innovation is one of your organization’s values, it needs to be so much more than a buzzword.Read full post…
Leadership Spotlight: Paula Rabaey
Published by Feeding Matters on Sep 29, 2021
Feeding Matters Leadership Spotlight is a Q & A series that shares the stories of our leadership volunteers. This month we bring you Paula Rabaey. Tell our feeding community aRead full post…
Volunteer Spotlight: Robyn Neiderer
Published by Feeding Matters on Sep 01, 2021
Feeding Matters Volunteer Spotlight is a monthly Q & A series that shares the stories of our growing network of change agents, the driving force behind our vision to createRead full post…
PFD is not Rare
Published by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI Feeding Matters CEO on Jul 22, 2021
Dear Friends of Feeding Matters, As I meet with people in the community, I hear “the feeding community is so small” from those who are well-aware of pediatric feeding disorderRead full post…
May is PFD Awareness Month
Published by Jaclyn Pederson, Feeding Matters CEO on May 04, 2021
Dear Friends of Feeding Matters, We live and breathe by the stories of our PFD community. The stories of triumph, of progress at any cost, and even the stories ofRead full post…
Volunteer Spotlight: Alexandra Marcy
Published by Feeding Matters on May 01, 2021
Feeding Matters Volunteer Spotlight is a monthly Q & A series that shares the stories of our growing network of change agents, the driving force behind our vision to createRead full post…
My child needs a Feeding Tube!? Going home with a feeding tube shouldn’t be rocket science!
Published by Melissa Anderson, RDN on
Hearing your child needs a feeding tube is scary in itself. Realizing you’ll be expected to use this tube at home, without a medical professional, can be terrifying! With allRead full post…
Volunteer Spotlight: Loran Edwards
Published by Feeding Matters on Apr 01, 2021
Feeding Matters Volunteer Spotlight is a monthly Q & A series that shares the stories of our growing network of change agents, the driving force behind our vision to createRead full post…
The Registered Dietitian as a PFD Resource
Published by Alayne Gatto MS MBA RD CSP LD CLC FAND, Medical Science Liaison, RB Mead Johnson Nutrition on
“Is my child just being picky?” This is a question that parents and caregivers may often ask themselves when mealtimes become a struggle. And indeed, there are times when anRead full post…
VOLUNTEER MEDICAL DIRECTOR: RICHARD NOEL, MD
Published by Feeding Matters on Mar 01, 2021
We are excited to share with you our volunteer Medical Director for the 2021-2022 term, Dr. Richard Noel. We also would like to ardently thank Dr. Jaime Phalen, our previousRead full post…
Volunteer Spotlight: Elina Zimmerman
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Feeding Matters Volunteer Spotlight is a monthly Q & A series that shares the stories of our growing network of change agents, the driving force behind our vision to createRead full post…
Volunteer Spotlight: Family Guide Volunteers
Published by Feeding Matters on Feb 08, 2021
Feeding Matters Volunteer Spotlight is a monthly Q & A series that shares the stories of our growing network of change agents, the driving force behind our vision to createRead full post…
Hope and Trust
Published by Jaclyn Pederson, Feeding Matters CEO on Feb 02, 2021
Friends of Feeding Matters, A new year, a new beginning, and a chance to dream. We were proud to share our 2020 milestones with you and we look forward to what theRead full post…