How do children and teens develop eating disorders? What are the warning signs of teen eating disorders? How can you help you child develop a healthy relationship with food and their body?
These are some of the most common questions child and adolescent psychologist Kim Sheffield, PhD, hears from parents. And those are just some of the questions she answers in this video.
Dr. Sheffield takes you through the different types of eating disorders kids struggle with, including anorexia and bulimia, and what their warning signs are. She then discusses the specific steps you can take if you suspect your child or teen has an eating disorder. And finally, Dr. Sheffield talks about how you can help your child develop a healthy relationship with their body and food.
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