How to Talk About Eating Disorders with Our Kids | Amanda Sobhy & Jessica Scheer | A Kids Co.

About this episode

The episode discusses how to address eating disorders in children and teens with insights from experts.

Eating disorders in kids are more common than parents realize, but many still question how to spot early warning signs, talk about healthy habits and body image, and support with compassion. Host Elise Hu sits with professional squash champion Amanda Sobhy and National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) CEO Jessica Scheer to unpack the realities of eating disorders and disordered eating in children and teens.

People in this episode

Host: Elise Hu

Guests: Amanda Sobhy, Jessica Scheer

Topics covered

• eating disorders
• children
• body image
• healthy habits
• parenting
• support

Keywords

• eating disorders
• children
• body image
• healthy habits
• parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Eating Disorders Association

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