Dec 16 2024 29 mins
Are you a parent who's ever felt a moment of concern about your child 's eating habits? Maybe they refuse everything you offer, or maybe even seem afraid to eat? You may have heard of "picky eaters", but have you heard of Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD)?
Meet Jaclyn Pederson, CEO of Feeding Matters. Jaclyn has had over a decade of experience in program development, helps listeners understand and recognize PFD: a complex medical condition that affects countless families, causing stress, frustration, and anxiety.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- What is PFD?
- The difference between picky eating and PFD
- The potential lifelong impact of PFD
- Resources and support available for families struggling with PFD
Listen now to learn how you can identify PFD and find resources for your child's healthy development.
More about Jaclyn:
With more than a decade of experience in program development, Jaclyn Pederson’s broad knowledge of programming in the public and social sectors includes program and strategic initiative design, fund development, special events, grant writing, and community engagement. A system thinker and positive team builder, she uses transformational leadership principles to develop energized and efficient workgroups that influence significant organizational and systemic change for all affected by pediatric feeding disorder –such as the development of the expanded PFD Alliance. Jaclyn also manages Feeding Matters’ strategic partnerships with numerous professional associations including American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN).
Follow Jaclyn:
https://www.feedingmatters.org
https://www.facebook.com/feedingmatters
https://www.instagram.com/feedingmatters
More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids' book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids' books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to "kid-size" their content into informational and engaging kids' books! Find out more here:
https://www.doridurbin.com/
Follow Dori:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbin
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doridurbin7.com
- Book a chat: https://link.dreambuildercrm.com/widget/bookings/mydori15chat
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