Child Eating Disorders

Child eating disorders are becoming increasing common. I've been particularly pleased to see that my step daughter, Sam, has started eating breakfast lately. As she only moved in with us aged 17, I didn't feel it was appropriate for me to try and force the issue, as her mother clearly had not minded whether she ate breakfast or not, but I always talked about breakfast positively and tried to set a positive example.

The clincher, I think, was when I said that it's a well known fact that people who eat breakfast are thinner than people who skip breakfast. I've noticed she's been eating cereal each morning ever since!

Might be worth mentioning to YOUR teen, if you're having problems in this area!

Happy parenting,

Cassie

Child Eating Disorders Article

Child Eating Disorders

Child eating disorders are on the rise, and there is no evidence that the higher profile and awareness of issues such as anorexia and bulimia are doing anything to combat the problem.

As parents, we need to proactively build our children's self esteem and help them develop a positive body image.

Encourage children to find things to like about themselves, and also to notice that the people they admire and love are not necessarily physically perfect. Our human differences and imperfections should be celebrated, not hidden shamefully.