Feeding Does Matter

In this episode, Darlena Birch from the National WIC Association discusses the WIC program, the importance of nutrition education, and the various components of WIC services. She highlights the challenges families face in accessing resources, particularly those with pediatric feeding disorders and food allergies.

In this episode of Feeding Does Matter, hosts Jaclyn Pederson and Dr. Hayley Estrem welcome Kelly Randall from Raising Special Kids to discuss the intersection of disability and pediatric feeding disorder (PFD). The conversation covers the history of the disability movement, the importance of early intervention, the role of IDEA, and the challenges families face in navigating services as their chi...

In this Feeding Does Matter conversation, Jaclyn Pederson and co-host Hayley Estrem discuss the importance of family-centered care. They explore how personal experiences can drive research and the significance of defining 'family' in healthcare settings. The conversation emphasizes the core concepts of family-centered care, the challenges faced in pediatric feeding research, and the need for a lon...

In this episode of Feeding Does Matter, hosts Hayley Estrem and Jaclyn Pederson welcome Brandt Perry to discuss his personal journey with Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) and the complexities of care models. The conversation explores the differences between episodic and continuous care, the importance of medical homes, and insights from the International Pediatric Feeding Disorder Conference. Bran...

This conversation delves into the psychosocial aspects of pediatric feeding disorders, particularly focusing on the complexities of feeding challenges faced by children and their caregivers. Dr. William Sharp discusses the diagnostic features of psychosocial dysfunction, the impact on family dynamics, and the importance of involving families in treatment and research. The dialogue also explores th...

In this episode of  Feeding Does Matter , we explore the feeding skill domain with Cuyler Romeo, an Occupational Therapist and Pediatric Feeding Specialist at Banner-University Medical Center’s NICU, and Director of Strategic Initiatives at Feeding Matters. From understanding feeding development within the family dynamic to practical strategies for supporting children with challenges, this discuss...

In this foundational episode of  Feeding Does Matter , we open the conversation on the four domains of Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD). Beginning with the medical and nutritional domains, our guest Praveen Goday, MD explains how each area uniquely impacts a child’s ability to eat, grow, and thrive. Dr. Goday sheds light on the signs of medical and nutritional dysfunction, including issues like as...

In this episode of Feeding Does Matter, hosts Jaclyn Pederson and Dr. Hayley Estrem provide a deep dive into the histories of Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), highlighting the challenges and breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment. From the impact of terminology on family experiences to the critical role of early identification and interventi...

In this inaugural episode of the Feeding Does Matter podcast, hosts Jaclyn Pederson, CEO of Feeding Matters, and Dr. Hayley Estrem share their personal journeys that led them to focus on Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) and the importance of family-centered research. They discuss the challenges faced by families dealing with feeding issues, the significance of understanding PFD and ARFID, and the...