#37: Teenagers and Eating Disorders; What Are Parents To Do?

For many people food is a non-issue. They eat regular meals, snack when they feel the need, indulge now and then but don’t beat themselves up about it. But some people develop a strange relationship with food – often one that started in adolescence. It may start innocently enough – a fad diet, a decision to go “gluten free” or become a vegan. But, as we learn in our discussion with Dr. Marcia Herrin in today’s episode, for kids with a genetic predisposition for eating disorders, it doesn’t take much to set the wheels in motion. She gives us advice on what we can do to help keep an eating disorder from “taking hold” of our teens and tweens and what to do if despite those efforts, we find our child in the grips of a disorder. Dr. Marcia Herrin is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Masters of Public Health from UC Berkeley and a Doctorate of Nutrition Education from Columbia University. She’s a Fellow of the Academy of Eating Disorders, having been bestowed the honor for significant contributions in the field of eating disorders. Dr. Herrin is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, teaching future pediatricians about eating disorders and is the founder of Dartmouth College’s nationally renowned eating disorder treatment program for college students. She also runs a private practice in New Hampshire for the treatment of eating disorders in adolescents and adults. She’s also the author of The Parent’s Guide to Eating Disorders and Nutrition Counseling in the Treatment of Eating Disorders.  Show Notes and TranscriptFind our FREE Parenting Guides Here "I just wanted to let you know that I'm so thankful for your podcast! ...I'm so happy I discovered it!" Speaking of Teens Listener^If you feel the same way, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps people know the show is worth their time to listen. Tap here, to go to Apple podcasts, and scroll down until you see the STARS to tap on the last star, then tap on “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about the show. Thank you in advance for helping me help more parents!I drop new episodes every Tuesday and Friday so please tap Follow on the main episode page, so they’ll be ready for you in your app. You can reach out to me with ideas for the show or guest suggestions here. Thanks so much for listening!3-Session Coaching Package - 3, hour-long one-to-one coaching sessions with me, Ann Coleman to help you through whatever issues you are currently expereincing with your teenager. 1-hour of One-to-One Coaching - If you just need a quick, 1-hour coaching session to figure out a specific issue with your teen, book a call with me.Check out PARENT CAMP - a cohort-based, 10-week experience that includes a virtual course, in-depth exercises and tools, and weekly live meetings with Ann, where you will learn how to strengthen your relationship and decrease the conflict with your teens and tweens (while improving their behavior.)The 5-Day Reboot: From Conflict to Cooperation - receive bite-sized lessons in your in-box for 5 days that will make a huge difference between you and your teen...for under $50!Check out the podcast on YouTube!Email Ann at [email protected] Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram  Read ...