Our staff’s hard work fuels everything we do at Heartspring, so the Heartspring EPIC (Employee Praise, Involvement, & Celebration) Committee wanted to return the favor! Huge thanks to Taters n Toppings for rolling up to campus and helping us celebrate our incredible staff with delicious tots and baked potatoes with all the fixings! (fb)

Are family mealtimes stressful? Are you struggling to feed your child? It's okay to ask for help. May is Pediatric Feeding Disorder and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Awareness Month — a time to recognize the challenges families face with PFD/ARFID and the importance of early intervention, specialized care, and family support. According to Feeding Matters, more than 1 in 37 children under the age of 5 are affected by pediatric feeding disorders each year in the United States, and children with developmental disabilities have an increased likelihood of experiencing feeding difficulties. Common pediatric feeding disorder signs to look out for: 🚩 Aversion or avoidance of all foods in a specific texture or nutrition group 🚩Difficulty transitioning to baby food purees at 10 months 🚩 Ongoing weight loss, choking, gagging, coughing, or eating and breathing coordination problems If your child struggles at meals, schedule an appointment with our pediatric feeding therapy team at 316-634-870. (fb)