Published by Karen Ellis, Mom to Ishan on Jul 19, 2023

When my son, Ishan, was initially hospitalized for aspiration pneumonia, failure to thrive, and feeding intolerance, an NG tube was placed. I felt so defeated. I felt terrified. I feltRead full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on Jun 26, 2023

Not long after Alexandra Marcy’s third child was born, she knew something was wrong with her eating. From the start, her daughter, Emerson, wasn’t latching properly. “I was told atRead full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on Jun 23, 2023

Parents offer 7 tips for navigating summer travel with pediatric feeding disorder Summer travel with children is always an adventure. Having a child with pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) makes travelingRead full post…

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 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 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 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 Dana Williams, MD on Feb 09, 2023

A pediatric gastroenterologist debunks 4 myths about G-tubes and normalizes a feeding tube for those kids who need it. Dana Williams, MD, Medical Director, Feeding Disorders Multidisciplinary program; Medical Director,Read full post…

Published by Cuyler Romeo, MOT, OTR/L, SCFES, IBCLC on Jan 31, 2023

Imagine sitting your infant down in the highchair for the first time to try solids. As you film the moment, your baby puckers his lips, spits out the puree andRead full post…

Published by Cuyler Romeo, M.O.T., OTR/L, SCFES, IBCLC on Jan 30, 2023

How to know if your child will outgrow picky eating. Plus, how to survive mealtimes with the pickiest palates. From birth, the majority of time you spend with your infantsRead full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on Jan 24, 2023

Here’s what you need to know about the stats on premature births in the U.S., its causes and what we can do about it. For most families of babies inRead full post…

Published by Amber Mieras, Family Advisory Council Chair on Dec 08, 2022

Dear Friends of Feeding Matters, When Jax was born, we were aware of his Down Syndrome diagnosis and were prepared for the traits we expected: low muscle tone, some heartRead full post…

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…

Published by Feeding Matters on Dec 22, 2021

Join us as we celebrate wins, big and small, for families facing PFD! Today, we celebrate the wins of Danny Neiderer! Danny’s mom Robyn was on the first Family AdvisoryRead full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on Dec 10, 2021

Join us as we celebrate wins, big and small, for families facing PFD! We start with the Benzing Family. Brandon and Paula Benzing spoke at the 2019 Community Luncheon, sharingRead full post…

Published by Reckitt Mead Johnson Nutrition on Nov 16, 2021

This article from enfamil.com can help you to understand the difference between excessive, unexplained crying caused by colic or cow’s milk allergy (CMA) and recognize main colic issues and indicationsRead full post…