Published by Avanos on Jan 07, 2019

Feeding a child may seem like a simple task, but mealtimes can be challenging for parents and caregivers whose children are living with serious medical conditions. Tube feeding is aRead full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on Nov 12, 2018

To honor Neonatal Intensive Care Awareness Month, Feeding Matters created an infographic to share how prevalent pediatric feeding disorder can be in children who have spent time in a NICU.Read full post…

Published by Dr. Kay Toomey on Nov 05, 2018

In my role as a Pediatric Psychologist, Pediatric Feeding Specialist and Developer of the SOS Approach to Feeding, I have heard this “myth” being reported frequently by well-meaning professionals tryingRead full post…

Published by Allyson Goodwyn-Craine on Sep 27, 2018

Unintended consequences of the extended use of preemie flow rate bottle nipples to support breastfeeding There is a popular belief among many healthcare professionals and social media support groups thatRead full post…

Published by Kristy Kazian, MS, CCC-SLP on Sep 20, 2018

Six Best Practices to Provide Safe Feeding Therapy While Reducing Your Liability Feeding therapy can be scary not only to a new, inexperienced feeding therapist but even to those ofRead full post…

Published by Dr. Joy Browne on Aug 20, 2018

After our July 26, 2018 workshop on Feeding Issues in Substance Exposed Infants, Feeding Matters sat down with Joy V. Browne, Ph.D., PCNS, IMH-E (IV) to continue the conversation. FeedingRead full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on Aug 13, 2018

We know how hard it can be to get your questions answered by medical professionals, and we understand the struggle in determining the right next steps in your child’s feedingRead full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on May 30, 2018

Created to transform the local systems of care in communities across the United States, Feeding Matters’ Advocacy and Early Intervention Model (AIM) brought together more than 28 community partners interestedRead full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on May 02, 2018

Feeding Matters is proud to offer families and professionals on-demand workshops through our online Knowledge Center. These workshops provide tips and tools on how to efficiently manage pediatric feeding disorderRead full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on Apr 25, 2018

Every day, parents across the world struggle when their children are diagnosed with pediatric feeding disorder. Parents often feel helpless and it can be overwhelming to deal with questions likeRead full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on Apr 10, 2018

Over the years, Feeding Matters has witnessed many insured families spend hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of dollars out of pocket to cover non reimbursed costs related to their child’s pediatricRead full post…

Published by Jennifer Wilson on Mar 14, 2018

This article is reposted with permission from The ASHA Leader Blog. Have you ever tried to imagine feeding and swallowing treatment from a young child’s perspective? You might remember earlyRead full post…

Published by First Things First on Mar 12, 2018

While every child develops at their own pace, there are certain milestones they should reach from birth to 5 years old in how they play, eat, learn, speak, behave andRead full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on Mar 05, 2018

Every year, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics supports a nutrition education and information campaign called National Nutrition Month®. National Nutrition Month® encourages research through credible, scientific-based food and nutritionRead full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on Jan 04, 2018

With the start of a new year, we are energized to continue our work advocating for a functional system of care for children with pediatric feeding disorder, knowing it isRead full post…

Published by Allyson Goodwyn-Craine on Jun 10, 2017

Infants with recessed jaw/ retrognathia present with unique feeding challenges and are sometimes misdiagnosed with ankyloglossia or tongue tie. This is of particular concern, because in some cases a frenulectomyRead full post…