March 31, 2021
Body image is of great concern to young adults because body dissatisfaction is one of the most consistent risk factors for low self-esteem, eating disorders, obesity […]
August 19, 2020
Consuming food but not paying attention to what, how much or the taste of what you are eating is called “mindless eating,” and it can quickly […]
May 4, 2020
Does your child overeat in response to a hard day, out of boredom, or maybe when there’s just good food around? Emotional eating is associated with eating food when we’re not hungry […]
August 8, 2018
For years now, I have touted the beautiful, undeniable truth that anyone struggling to overcome an eating disorder has the ability to achieve full, sustainable recovery. […]
September 30, 2016
There are many forms of bullying. Types that attack a child’s weight have life-threatening effects. Effects that manifest into eating disorders. Such as bulimia and anorexia […]
February 26, 2016
With puberty behind them, high school-age children are at a significant juncture in their physical and psychological state when it comes to health and nutrition. This […]
February 12, 2016
Junior High school is a significant time for children, especially when it comes to the physiological makeup of their bodies. Most are entering puberty and experiencing […]
December 5, 2015
How images affect young girls and how we can help. “I’m fat.” “I need to lose all this weight.” “I’m not eating.” As I hear […]
November 27, 2015
Popular kid or nerd, goody-goody or goth, band geek or jock. Kids increasingly judge and compare themselves, trying to figure out where they fit in. Adolescence […]
