Wilson Counseling: The Armchair Chronicles

As an eating disorder therapist, I get a lot of questions from parents about how to feed children and how to prevent eating disorders. A great resource for answering some of these questions is the Ellyn Satyr Institute. Ellyn Satyr is a Dietitian and Family Therapist and is recognized as a leading expert when it comes to issues related to eating and food. I strongly recommend her website if you want answers to questions like these: How do you handle a picky eater? What feeding errors can make your child too thin? Should you worry about your child's weight? How do you raise a child who is a joy to feed? What can you do about a child who does not eat fruits and vegetable? How can you raise children who trust themselves and their bodies? What is the role of the parent/child in terms of aiding feeding and exercise? If you are concerned that your child's eating issues are more serious and might indicate an eating disorder, I recommend talking to an eating disorder...