I’m a big fan of reading and love to recommend books to my clients who have kids with eating disorders. Many of the books I suggest are not about eating disorders specifically. Rather, they relate to the larger systems and other conditions that contribute to disordered eating behaviors. There are a lot of reasons forContinueContinue reading “Great Books For Parents Who Have Kids With Eating Disorders”
Category Archives: Teen Eating and Body Image
3 reasons your child gets anxious when they eat
Does your child get anxious when they eat? Here are some things your child might do when they feel anxious about eating: Avoid eating with other people Get angry and/or cry during meals Try to negotiate ways to avoid eating Refuse to eat no matter what you say or do Say they feel nauseated atContinueContinue reading “3 reasons your child gets anxious when they eat”
Parent coaching for a college student with an eating disorder
If your college student has/had an eating disorder, you may want parent coaching to help you support them in making the transition to school. College students are at high risk of eating disorders, and unfortunately things are getting worse. About 15% of college students were at risk for an eating disorder in 2013, but todayContinueContinue reading “Parent coaching for a college student with an eating disorder”