Real world stories of hormones and eating disorders
Elizabeth, Mireia, Lisette, Chelsey, and many others believe there is a link between their hormones and eating disorders. With the chemical changes throughout the menstrual cycle and the weight gain...
View ArticleHelpful ways parents can improve girls’ body image
“My body image has been terrible my whole life, and now I see the same thing happening with my girls,” says Liz. “I want to improve my daughters’ body image, but it feels impossible sometimes.” Liz...
View ArticleHow parents can actually make binge eating disorder better
Cyrus is worried about his son Miles, who was recently diagnosed with binge eating disorder. “I honestly don’t understand what is going on, or what we are supposed to be doing at home to help,” says...
View ArticleHow to talk to your child about their eating disorder
Kylie and her daughter Brooke are locking horns. “I just don’t understand why we can’t have a calm, rational discussion about Brooke’s eating disorder,” says Kylie. “Normally we can talk about...
View Article5 things you should never do if your child has an eating disorder
Having a child with an eating disorder is not your fault. There are so many reasons kids get eating disorders, and no parent causes an eating disorder to happen. At the same time, there are things...
View ArticleHow to help a child with an eating disorder develop positive self-talk
Colleen’s daughter has been stepping in and out of eating disorder recovery, and one of the biggest barriers has been self-criticism and negative self-talk. “It’s as if we’re trapped in a cycle,” says...
View ArticleHow to help your child with an eating disorder stay safe
Nicki reached out to me when her daughter Kiara was scheduled to return from residential treatment for her eating disorder. “My biggest concern is her safety,” said Nicki. “And I mean both physically...
View ArticleUltimate guide to a parent’s role in eating disorder recovery
Jeremy reached out to me with a simple but complicated question, “what’s a parent’s role when your child’s in eating disorder recovery?” There are so many ways to answer that question. But ultimately I...
View ArticleHow to protect your child from dangerous weight loss interventions
The risks of 2023 AAP guidelines for weight loss in kids and what parents can do about it Megan reached out to me after a disastrous doctor’s office visit with her eleven-year-old son, Carl. “I’m so...
View ArticleHow to handle mood swings in eating disorder recovery
Melanie feels worn out. Her teenage daughter Kimmy has an eating disorder, but that’s not even the biggest challenge right now. “What we’re really struggling with,” says Melanie, “are the endless mood...
View ArticlePlease don’t say that eating sugar and sweets causes diabetes
3 real-life stories of women whose parents warned them about diabetes (and what to do instead) “If you eat too many cupcakes, you’ll get diabetes.” “Chocolate milk is like drinking a tall glass of...
View ArticleEmpowering your highly sensitive child with an eating disorder
It’s very common for people who have an eating disorder to identify as a highly sensitive person (HSP). While it may sound like a made-up term, this is actually a scientifically studied genetic...
View ArticleHow to set boundaries with grandparents about weight and eating habits
Setting boundaries with grandparents who make negative or inappropriate comments about weight and eating habits can be a challenging task. However, it is essential to handle these situations...
View ArticleWhat can parents really do to help kids with ARFID?
Avoidant Restrictive Feeding Intake Disorder, called ARFID, is a type of eating disorder that’s characterized by many of the same symptoms as anorexia, but it differs in that the reason for food...
View ArticleParent guide to how childhood trauma causes emotional eating
Emotional eating is a way to define a disordered way of eating, and it’s strongly associated with childhood trauma. That’s what led Brittany to call me about her daughter Candice. “I’m worried that...
View ArticleMy daughter had an eating disorder I’d never heard of
This is a first-person story written by a mom who discovered her daughter has OSFED, the most common but little-recognized eating disorder with serious repercussions. Learn how she navigated finding...
View ArticleHow to reduce anxiety about feeding kids/teens with disordered eating
If you’re like most parents, anxiety about your kids/teens’ disordered eating patterns can turn family meals into a battleground. You’re not alone! Many parents feel confused and stressed about feeding...
View ArticleHow to use intuitive eating to help your child with an eating disorder
Intuitive Eating is a well-established cornerstone of many eating disorder treatment programs. However, some social media posts position Intuitive Eating as an advanced concept. They suggest it may not...
View ArticleFood Fright: How To Talk About Food With Kids And Teens
Grace reached out to me with a common question, “I want to talk to my kids about food but it’s really scary with all the junk out there and my youngest doesn’t eat vegetables and my oldest is...
View Article7 Reasons Why You Should Stop Worrying About Kids’ Weight Gain Now
Many parents find themselves worrying about kids’ weight gain, and as hard as it seems, it’s best to stop doing it. Of course, worry is normal for all parents, and worrying about weight is common due...
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