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Join Jaclyn Pederson, CEO of Feeding Matters, as she shares expert advice on pediatric feeding disorders (PFD). Learn when to seek medical help, find community support for families, and discover self-care strategies to support your child’s health and well-being. Perfect for parents navigating the challenges of PFD.
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Katie Palmer and VigeoBx · Kids & Family · English
Join us for conversations with experts in the fields of cognitive behavior, mental health, behavior analysis and child psychology. On this podcast, we examine the challenges that parents are facing and share our professional insights and strategies that have helped other parents with similar issues.
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