About this episode

Dr. Becky discusses early signs of eating disorders in kids and teens with Dr. Erin Parks and how parents can respond effectively.

When food starts to feel tense, restrictive, or obsessive at home, it can send a parent into panic fast.In observation of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Dr. Becky sits down with Dr. Erin Parks, Chief Clinical Officer at Equip Health, to talk about eating disorders and disordered eating in kids and teens—what the early signs look like, what’s happening emotionally underneath, and how parents can respond without escalating shame or control struggles.Eating disorders affect an estimated 30 million Americans in their lifetime. They are common. They are serious. And they are not caused by “bad parenting.”

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Becky

Guest: Dr. Erin Parks

Topics covered

• eating disorders
• kids
• teens
• parenting
• mental health
• emotional well-being

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Equip Health

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