Supporting a Loved One with an Eating Disorder During Times of Transition Life is full of transitions, especially this time of year. Transitions can be exciting and may also bring stress, uncertainty, and unexpected challenges. Whether it’s starting a new school year, moving to a new city, beginning a new job, going away to college, … 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
School Transitions With ADHD: Your Survival & Success Guide Transitions—entering a new school year, changing schools, starting high school, or heading off to college can add stress. Changing gears after summer is hard for all of us. Busier schedules, new routines, new teachers (and expectations). And—if you have ADHD—even more executive-function juggling: keeping track of … Read more
If you’re a parent or caregiver, you may have wondered: Is this just picky eating—or is it something more serious? Understanding the difference between typical picky eating and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is crucial for knowing when to seek help and how to best support yourself or a loved one. What Is Picky Eating? … Read more
Do you worry your teen… isn’t fueling their body enough to support the demands of their sport? is eating too much “junk” or sugar? isn’t growing enough or hasn’t hit puberty? Does your teen ahlete…. “hit the wall” and have no energy at times? complain of stomachaches, nausea or headaches? Are you curious about the … 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]A Rockette Shares What She Eats (And I’m So Glad My Daughter Is There To Hear It) Going to New York City during December has to be one of my favorite things. The twinkling lights, the hustle of the city streets. It feels as if the song “Silver Bells” has come to life, and it’s … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’re excited to offer a new element to our popular Food Play Group. During this one time workshop, kids will engage in some fun movement, getting their appetites primed for food exposure. While the kids play with food, parents will benefit from some movement of their own through a one-hour group personal training session. Date: … Read more