Today I’m going to address a letter from a mom whose daughter accuses her of being an almond mom. I’m not sure if you’re familiar with this term, so I’ll start by giving you a quick overview. An almond mom is a trend that blew up on TikTok in late 2022. It’s driven by girlsContinue reading “Daughter accuses me of being an almond mom”
Category Archives: Fighting when child has an eating disorder
So tired of the arguments about the eating disorder
Today we’re going to hear from a dad struggling with arguments, both about eating disorder behaviors and almost everything else. As most of us know, arguments with teenagers are frustrating and often counterproductive. So what to do instead? Let’s dive in. The letter Dear Ginny, My teenager has an eating disorder. It’s been a fewContinue reading “So tired of the arguments about the eating disorder”
Daughter blames mom for everything
Today we’re going to hear from a mom whose daughter blames her for everything from serving dinner to getting a divorce. Feeling blamed is something most parents can relate to, so I’ll walk you through how to think about this and how to respond more effectively when you feel blamed. The letter Dear Ginny, MyContinue reading “Daughter blames mom for everything”
Negotiating with a child who has an eating disorder
Today I’m going to respond to a dad who is exhausted by the non-stop negotiating that happens during mealtimes with his child who has an eating disorder. I’m going to share my favorite approach to this situation, which is based on FBI hostage negotiation techniques. The letter Dear Ginny, I’m so exhausted by mealtimes. IContinue reading “Negotiating with a child who has an eating disorder”
How can I stop yelling at my child with an eating disorder?
Today we’re going to hear from a parent who is having trouble with yelling at their child who has an eating disorder. I’m going to talk through how this parent can start to respond differently and in the process deepen their connection and relationship with their child. The letter Dear Ginny, My child has anContinue reading “How can I stop yelling at my child with an eating disorder?”
How to get someone with anorexia to eat
How can a parent get their child who has anorexia to eat? One of the symptoms of anorexia is food refusal, which can lead to screaming matches at every meal. While parents are tasked with getting enough food into their kids’ bodies, your child may be determined to not eat anything. This sets parents upContinue reading “How to get someone with anorexia to eat”