Postpartum Body Image and Disordered Eating – Moms Need Care Too! Bringing a baby into the world is exciting, scary and completely life-changing. Along with the full-time task of caring for a little human, new moms face significant body changes, sleep disruption and little time to care for themselves. Many also experience shifts in mood … Read more
The holidays can feel like a spotlight on food. Between parties, travel, family traditions, and endless treats, it’s easy to slip into an all-or-nothing mindset: “I’ll be good before,” “I have to make up for this later,” or “I already blew it, so why not keep going?” Intuitive eating offers a different path—one that supports … Read more
How many people in our community use SNAP? Access to food is a basic need that, unfortunately, is not easily met for many people in our country and our local communities. While food insecurity can impact anyone, people of color, immigrants, individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, and families with children are far … Read more
When Supporting Your Child’s Eating Disorder Recovery Uncovers Your Own Food Issues When a child enters eating disorder recovery, parents and caregivers often step into a role they never expected to play: meal support, accountability partner, emotional anchor. It’s intense, all-consuming, and can bring up challenges that extend far beyond the dinner table. One of … Read more
Holidays are a hard time for individuals with eating disorders. They are also hard for families and friends who want to support them. It’s so hard to watch a loved one suffer and you just want to do the “right” thing. We understand how much strain an eating disorder can put on holidays for the individual … Read more
We Promise, Candy is the LEAST scary part of Halloween! Do you fret about having Halloween candy in the house? Plan ahead for how to get rid if it as soon as possible after? Let your kids pick out a certain number of candies and donate the rest? If you feel at a loss or conflicted … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A lot of attention is placed on what moms can do to help daughters with body image. Dads can help too. Recently, I read this article a colleague posted highlighting some myths about father-daughter relationships and the impact on body image. I commented on it, which prompted it to pop up on my husband’s feed. He reads … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] DINING IN? Yup! It looks like we’re all dining in for the time being. Which means, we have a little more time to make meals at home, whether we like it or not! While this may be a welcome change of pace for some of you, it’s overwhelming for some others. Cooking can be … Read more