Do you have a fat kid? Are you worried about your fat kid? You should be, but not because of their adipose tissue. The reason you should be worried about your child who lives in a larger body is that fat stigma begins early and can have a significant impact on your child's lifelong health. … Continue reading Three ways to help your child avoid the dangerous side effects of being fat
If your child has an eating disorder, you may feel overwhelmed by all the new information coming at you. Parents who have children who have eating disorders have a lot to process, and none of it is easy work. Parents often look back at what they did or did not do that may or may … Continue reading Four Things to Stop Doing if Your Child Has an Eating Disorder
As the food industry has continued to deliver tastier, cheaper, and more easily available food, the $70 billion diet industry has simultaneously arisen to convince us that eating is something about which we should feel deeply ashamed. Diet trends have come and gone, but never have there been so many Foodphobic, elimination-based diets as there … Continue reading Foodphobia: why are there so many people restricting entire food groups in the name of health, and what does it have to do with eating disorders?
by Anonymous My sweet girl slipped right through my fingers. A lovely, well-adjusted child right up until puberty began at about 11 years old, she spent her adolescence and young adulthood battling an eating disorder that I didn't even know about. I missed the symptoms and cries for help, and I'm still struggling with my … Continue reading My adult child hid her eating disorder from me for decades – here is what I would change about how I raised her
A sacred cow is an idea, custom or institution believed to be above criticism. Sacred cows are firmly believed to be absolutely and factually correct, but they do not stand up to critical evaluation. Overcoming sacred cows requires endless practice. Even when firmly shown to be false, they often survive due to the unconscious beliefs that … Continue reading 3 sacred cows to dismantle when your child has an eating disorder
I was raised in a home where there seemed to exist a great deal of permission around food. There was a large variety of food available in our pantry and refrigerator. Friends would flock to our house to eat “sugary” cereal and “junk” food. In addition, appealing, balanced meals were served on a predictable schedule. … Continue reading An eating disorder is more than a weight-based illness, by Therese Roeser
It can be incredibly difficult to watch a loved one who has a mental health condition like depression, anxiety, or an eating disorder. Mental health conditions make it hard for your loved one to experience life. No matter how much you love the person, your love alone will not help them recover. The person you … Continue reading How to help someone you love who has a mental health condition like depression, anxiety, or an eating disorder
Are you wondering "Does my child have an eating disorder?" Maybe you have noticed that your child has been behaving differently around food lately. Maybe you've noticed changes in how your child eats. Or maybe you just have a sneaking suspicion that your child is keeping something secret from you. The bottom line is that … Continue reading Does My Child Have an Eating Disorder Quiz
When your child has an eating disorder, it can feel as if your world has been turned upside down. Your child's eating disorder is a signal that an internal struggle is taking place, and your parenting can make a huge impact on your child's recovery. Eating disorders are based on a complex ecosystem of factors … Continue reading How to stay zen when your child has an eating disorder
A new report from Blue Cross Blue Shield shows that major depression is on the rise among Americans from all age groups, but is rising fastest among teens and young adults. [1] In a report issued May 10, 2018, BCBS announced the following important data: 1. The number of people of all ages and genders … Continue reading Major depression is on the rise for adolescents and young adults – here’s what this means for parents