Adolescents and young people are most at risk of getting an eating disorder, with the average age of onset between 12 and 25. And eating disorders are on the rise, with  a 21% increase in disordered eating in the past decade.What makes teens vulnerable to eating disorders? What can we do to protect them?  And, how can we support them if they do?

Adolescents and young people are most at risk of getting an eating disorder, with the average age of onset between 12 and 25. And eating disorders are on the rise, with a 21% increase in disordered eating in the past decade. What makes teens vulnerable to eating disorders? What can we do to protect them? And, how can we support them if they do?

Adolescents and young people are most at risk of getting an eating disorder, with the average age of onset between 12 and 25.&nbsp;And eating disorders are on the rise, with &nbsp;a 21% increase in disordered eating in the past decade.What makes teens vulnerable to eating disorders? What can we do to protect them?&nbsp; And, how can we support them if they do?&nbsp;&nbsp;

My teen has an eating disorder

Being a parent is tough. Social media is bombarding us with opinions — on our kids screen time, on their education, on their friendships, on their behaviour — and somehow, we are always doing it wrong!

Don’t you just wish you could turn it all off and listen to some good old-fashion, sensible advice?

Parental As Anything is the podcast that gives you practical, supportive, advice from two real-world parenting experts. Beloved Australian parenting author and educator Maggie Dent and teen-parenting whisperer Bec Sparrow share wisdom and experience that comes from years of working with parents, kids and teens. With seven seasons of practical advice and helpful tips, Parental As Anything is here to help find solutions to the challenges that parents face everyday. No trends. No judgement.

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Being a parent is tough. Social media is bombarding us with opinions — on our kids screen time, on their education, on their friendships, on their behaviour — and somehow, we are always doing it wrong! Don’t you just wish you could turn it all off and listen to some good old-fashion, sensible advice? Parental As Anything is the podcast that gives you practical, supportive, advice from two real-world parenting experts. Beloved Australian parenting author and educator Maggie Dent and teen-parenting whisperer Bec Sparrow share wisdom and experience that comes from years of working with parents, kids and teens. With seven seasons of practical advice and helpful tips, Parental As Anything is here to help find solutions to the challenges that parents face everyday. No trends. No judgement.

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