The everything parent's guide to eating disorders : the information plan you need to see the warning signs, help promote positive body image, and develop a recovery plan for your child

In a society that is so focused on beauty and appearance, children can easily get swept up in the desire to look perfect. And when that desire turns into an eating disorder, it becomes detrimental for the child and devastating for the parents. But with the professional, accessible advice presented here, parents can get the support they need. The Everything® Parent's Guide to Eating Disorders helps parents: Promote positive body image—at any age Instill healthy eating habits Recognize warning signs Find the right treatments options Stay positive and encourage their child This book provides an all-encompassing look at eating disorders—the symptoms, the causes, and the treatments—so parents can feel confident about the steps they need to take to help their child overcome this illness. You don't know what to do . Your once happy, carefree child has begun abusing food and fallen into a pattern of disordered eating that is literally taking her life. You watch in horror as she binges and purges, starves herself, compulsively eats, or takes pills and supplements. There is no such thing as a harmless eating disorder. Your child is in danger and she needs your help. Children with an eating disorder need their parents to be prepared, engaged, knowledgeable, and ready to do battle on their behalf. With the professional, accessible advice presented here, you can get the support you need. This guide helps you: Promote positive body image—at any age Instill healthy eating habits Recognize warning signs Find the right treatment options Stay positive and encourage your child This book provides an all-encompassing look at eating disorders—the symptoms, the causes, and the treatments—so you can feel confident about the steps you need to take to help your child overcome this illness. Your once happy, carefree child has begun abusing food and fallen into a pattern of disordered eating that is literally taking her life. You watch in horror as she binges and purges, starves herself, compulsively eats, or takes pills and supplements. There is no such thing as a harmless eating disorder. Your child is in danger and she needs your help. Children with an eating disorder need their parents to be prepared, engaged, knowledgeable, and ready to do battle on their behalf. This book provides an all-encompassing look at eating disorders--the symptoms, the causes, and the treatments--so you can feel confident about the steps you need to take to help your child overcome this illness. This guide helps you: promote positive body image--at any age; instill healthy eating habits; recognize warning signs; find the right treatment options; and stay positive and encourage your child.--From publisher description Looks at eating disorders - the symptoms, the causes, and the treatments - helping parents feel confident about the steps they need to take to help their child overcome this illness