Boys Have Eating Disorders, Too. Doctors Think Social Media Is Making It Worse.
Boys are so often left out of the conversation about eating disorders and the potential impact of social media on body image.
Eating Disorders in Teens Have ‘Exploded’ in the Pandemic
I have been hearing so much from parents and teens about body image concerns and eating disorders that cropped up during the pandemic....
How to Discuss Body Image with Your Teen
With the New Year come resolutions, sometimes involving diets and weight loss. If you are parenting a teen or a tween, be mindful of the...
'It Cannot Be Ignored': Runners Spread Awareness About Eating Disorders In Their Sport
So glad to see the topic of eating disorders in athletes being discussed. I see, all around me, a cultural emphasis on fitness and...
Porn Is Not the Worst Thing On Musical.ly.
This smart piece blows the lid off the misconception that kids with "private" accounts are somehow protected from the full range of...
Yes, Your Daughter Just Called Herself Fat
According to National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), 81% of 10-year-olds are afraid of becoming fat. This is no surprise given the...
Anorexic Before the Age of 13: What Parents Need to Know
Important piece from the UK on a very troubling topic.
You Really, Really Should Never Comment On Your Child's Weight
Definitely a delicate topic. When it comes to making comments about your child's weight, it's probably best to bite your tongue.
Boys and Body Image
Interesting presentations on Eating Disorders, Body Dysmorphia and Self-Image by UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital this morning. I...
What Is Female Athlete Triad?
Here's a topic that came up in one of my talks last week. The female athlete triad consists of a combination of disordered eating,...