Dear Parent, Part 2: Finding Acceptance and Love at Mealtimes
Presented by Marsha Dunn Klein OTR/L.MED, FAOTA
Join Marsha Dunn Klein, pediatric occupational therapist, for a heartfelt conversation focused on helping parents who have children with Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) or Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) consider what is working and what is not at mealtimes for them and for their children. We will consider the challenges parents face through the lens of acceptance, love and connection, safety and regulation, food opportunities and curiosity, uniqueness and personal choice, and finally finding enjoyment at mealtimes. We will look at a series of questions inspired to help parents discover what is working well for their family, and what changes might support more enjoyable mealtimes.
Important Registration Information
Tickets are available for Parent/Caregivers, Students, or Professionals. Please use the appropriate ticket for your role. Professional are asked to register individually (not as as group).
Where Can I Find The Event Link?
The event link will be included in the confirmation email you receive upon registration. A second email with the link will be sent out when registration closes 24 hours before the live event time.
Time & Date
Please note this event is taking place at 6:30 pm Central Time, and will be held virtually via Zoom. To find out what time this is where you live, look here. Registration will close at 5:00 pm Central Time on Tuesday June 17, 2025. **Please check your spam folder as our emails occasionally end up there.**
CEU Credits
This course is being submitted for credit with the Illinois Early Intervention Program. Please check with your local professional organization to determine additional professional education credit. Those who have paid for a professional ticket and are in attendance for the duration of the full event will receive a certificate of attendance for credit. Those who registered for a student ticket will also receive a certificate, however these will not be eligible for CEUs.
Financial Assistance
Should cost be a concern that would hinder your participation, we may be able to offer financial assistance. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Lindsay Hoffer at lindsay@chicagofeedinggroup.org
Cancellation Policy
Requests to cancel registration for a live course must be made in writing via email to hello@chicagofeedinggroup.org at least 2 days prior to the course date/time. Timely cancellation requests will be honored by a refund of the registration fee minus a $5 administrative fee. Questions regarding cancellations may be directed to hello@chicagofeedinggroup.org.
About Marsha Dunn Klein OTR/L.MED, FAOTA
Marsha is a pediatric occupational therapist who has specialized in pediatric feeding for more than 50 years. She has co-authored PreFeeding Skills: First Edition, Pre-Feeding Skills: Second Edition, Mealtime Participation Guide, and Homemade Blended Formula with Suzanne Evans Morris, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. She co-authored Feeding and Nutrition for the Child with Special Needs with Tracy Delaney. Her newest book is Anxious Eaters, Anxious Mealtimes: Practical and Compassionate Strategies for Mealtime Peace. Marsha presents nationally and internationally She is a food celebrator and is passionate about supporting children and their families.