In this episode, I respond to a parent whose child is weight-restored but still not really in eating disorder recovery. I’ll review how and why eating disorders develop and what this parent can do to help her child get into a full recovery.

If you want help caring for a child who has an eating disorder, schedule a consultation here: Website

Read the full transcript/article associated with this episode here: Article

My eBook on emotional regulation is here: Emotional Regulation

For more information about SPACE treatment, go here: SPACE Treatment

My eating disorder parenting online course is here: Online Course

You can submit your questions here: Podcast Questions

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.

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In this episode, I respond to a parent whose child is returning from residential treatment for their eating disorder. While homecoming is of course good, it can also be very stressful for parents. So I review how this parent can prepare for their kids’ return and I also talk about how to take care of yourself during the stress of eating disorder recovery.  

If you want help caring for a child who has an eating disorder, schedule a consultation here: Website

Read the full transcript/article associated with this episode here: Article

My eating disorder parenting online course is here: Online Course

You can submit your questions here: Podcast Questions

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.

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In this episode, I respond to a parent who is juggling having a son with an eating disorder with having a marriage that may be headed for divorce. I talk through how to approach recovery strategically so that she has some space to think. Then I suggest that she make an active choice in terms of her marriage.  

If you want help caring for a child who has an eating disorder, schedule a consultation here: Website

Read the full transcript/article associated with this episode here: Article

My eating disorder parenting online course is here: Online Course

You can submit your questions here: Podcast Questions

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.

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In this episode, I respond to a parent who is burned out after two years of helping her child through an eating disorder. She wants to do better, but needs help. I address this through the analogy of the oxygen masks on an airplane. Worldwide, airplanes carry a very specific message for mothers: put your own mask on before assisting your child with theirs. I talk through what burnout is, why we get it, and what we can do to feel better.  

If you want help caring for a child who has an eating disorder, schedule a consultation here: Website

Read the full transcript/article associated with this episode here: Article

My eating disorder parenting online course is here: Online Course

You can submit your questions here: Podcast Questions

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.

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In this episode, I respond to a parent who is wondering if they can insist their daughter change treatment teams. The daughter is over 18, so while the parent doesn’t have a lot of opportunities to control treatment, since they are paying for it, they could insist on a change. I talk through some of the important things to think about, and the difference between using parental control and influence to change the course of a disorder.  

If you want help dealing with eating disorder treatment, schedule a consultation here: Website

Read the full transcript/article associated with this episode here: Article

My eating disorder parenting online course is here: Online Course

You can submit your questions here: Podcast Questions

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.

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In this episode, I respond to a parent who is wondering if they should attend family gatherings this year, given that their daughter has an eating disorder. The family gatherings will likely involve food and body talk, so this is a big decision. I walk through how to plan ahead and what to think about as you make the decision about whether to attend or not.

If you want help dealing with eating disorder treatment, schedule a consultation here: Website

Read the full transcript/article associated with this episode here: Article

My eating disorder parenting online course is here: Online Course

You can submit your questions here: Podcast Questions

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.

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In this episode, I respond to a parent who is wondering how he can stop his son from purging. I review why people purge, and how understanding the urge to purge can help parents respond rather than react. Then I talk about how you can replace the purge with emotional comfort and care. This is a skill parents can learn and practice, and often takes time and vulnerability, since it’s usually awkward. 

If you want help dealing with eating disorder treatment, schedule a consultation here: Website

Read the full transcript/article associated with this episode here: Article

Here’s the guide I have about emotional regulation

My eating disorder parenting online course is here: Online Course

You can submit your questions here: Podcast Questions

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.

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In this episode, I respond to a parent who is wondering why treatment providers tell her not to talk about weight with a child who has underweight anorexia. In my experience most parents have been given this directive, but they haven’t been told why this is important or what to do instead. I talk through both the why and what else so you can make a difference.  

If you want help dealing with eating disorder treatment, schedule a consultation here: Website

Read the full transcript/article associated with this episode here: Article

Here’s the cheat sheet for emotional regulation

My eating disorder parenting online course is here: Online Course

You can submit your questions here: Podcast Questions

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.

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In this episode, I respond to a parent whose child blames them for all sorts of things, from serving meals to getting divorced. Most parents of teenagers deal with blame, so I address how to respond to blaming statements more effectively.  

If you want help dealing with eating disorder treatment, schedule a consultation here: Website

Read the full transcript/article associated with this episode here: Article

My eating disorder parenting online course is here: Online Course

You can submit your questions here: Podcast Questions

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.

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In this episode, I respond to a parent whose child is negotiating every bite they eat. This is a common complaint, because it’s both scary and exhausting to parent when a child talks about every bite they eat. I provide advice based on an FBI hostage negotiation technique. This is effective because FBI negotiators are trained not to pursue a compromise. Their goal is always to save 100% of the lives involved. Similarly, a parent must have the goal of providing meals that are 100% of the meal plan prescribed. I provide a 5-step process to getting through meals.  

For the book referenced in the podcast: Book

If you want help dealing with eating disorder treatment, schedule a consultation here: Website

Read the full transcript/article associated with this episode here: Article

My eating disorder parenting online course is here: Online Course

You can submit your questions here: Podcast Questions

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.

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