Millions of people live with food allergies and the guessing game that comes with diagnosing them and avoiding the foods that trigger a reaction. It’s a well-documented struggle for adults who are able to communicate their symptoms and track their reactions to certain foods. But, it can be an exponentially more difficult road when parents are relying on a child to try and verbalize reactions that can’t be seen, such as respiratory difficulties and gastrointestinal issues. One of more than 300 conditions that put children at a higher risk for pediatric feeding disorder, food allergies can often ..read more

As a community built on shared experiences, each story told gives us a stronger connection and broader perspective on pediatric feeding disorder.  Whether it slides in with a whisper or wakes a family with a scream, PFD changes the meaning of every mealtime interaction. In recognition of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Awareness Month, we share with you one mother's journey with PFD and the friends her son made along the way. ‘For five years we dreaded every meal’: my infant son’s struggle with food Published by The Guardian on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Started nearly a quarter century ago by th ..read more

It is with a deep appreciation for the time, commitment, and passion of our dedicated advocates and volunteers that Feeding Matters is launching a monthly Q & A series. They help with events, participate on committees, and coach in our Power of Two program. The advocate and volunteer spotlights will share the stories of our growing network of change agents, the driving force behind our vision to create a world where children with pediatric feeding disorders will thrive.   As a registered nurse, Hayley’s primary research interests began with a desire to improve family-centered care for chil ..read more

It is with deep appreciation for the time, commitment, and passion of our dedicated advocates and volunteers that Feeding Matters is launching a monthly Q & A series. They help with events, participate on committees, and coach in our Power of Two program. The advocate and volunteer spotlights will share the stories of our growing network of change agents, the driving force behind our vision to create a world where children with pediatric feeding disorders will thrive.   Ashley Collier contacted us through her daughter’s feeding therapist back in 2016 and has been active with FM ever since ..read more