Lessons Learned from Parents Who Have Navigated Pediatric Eating Disorder Recovery
Parents who have walked the difficult path of supporting a child through an eating disorder often come away with valuable insights, lessons, and advice for others facing similar struggles. Below are some of the most important lessons from experienced parents, offering hope, guidance, and practical strategies.
The Complexities of Finding a “Goal Weight” in Pediatric Eating Disorder Recovery: Why It’s Not Just About the Number on the Scale
For kids and teens with restrictive eating disorders (like anorexia nervosa, ARFID, or OSFED), restoring weight is often a life-saving step. Medical complications like bradycardia, hypotension, loss of menses, or growth delays can emerge quickly when the body doesn’t get enough energy to grow.