Blog Posts
How to Protect Your Plate and Your Peace With Extended Family
With the holidays coming up and family events on the calendar, navigating meals can feel overwhelming. This guide offers simple, recovery-focused tips to help you protect your plate and your peace during gatherings with extended family.
5 Uncommon Ways to Support a Loved One Battling an Eating Disorder
Watching someone you love struggle with an eating disorder can feel overwhelming. Here are five unconventional, dietitian-backed strategies that can make a big difference and may help you better support your loved one on their recovery journey.
Understanding ARFID: Causes, Symptoms, and Support for Recovery
ARFID isn’t just picky eating. It’s an eating disorder that can affect children, teens, and adults. Read our explanation of ARFID signs and symptoms, and how to treat and recover from ARFID.
5 Questions as Your Child Goes Back to School
The back-to-school season can bring up a lot, especially if your child is in recovery from an eating disorder, or if you suspect they’re struggling with one. While stocking up on supplies and adjusting to new routines are top of mind, it’s also a critical time to check in on your child’s relationship with food, body image, and emotional health.
Sending My Child to Sleepaway Camp During Eating Disorder Recovery
Sending your child to summer camp while they are in eating disorder recovery can be a challenging decision. We want to help your child do things that make them happy and in a way that supports their eating disorder recovery.
Three Reasons People Do Not Seek Eating Disorder Treatment
You may not even know if you have an eating disorder, as we live in a culture that normalizes disordered eating behaviors. Here are three reasons why people struggling with eating disorders do not seek help.
Signs of Eating Disorders in Teens
Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that can affect anyone, regardless of their age, gender, or background. In fact, research has shown that eating disorders are most commonly diagnosed during adolescence and early adulthood. In this blog, we discuss some of the key eating disorder signs to look out for in your teenager.