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Is It a Phase or an Eating Disorder? How Parents Can Tell

Plenty of teens experiment with food. So how do you tell ordinary adolescence from something that needs attention? The honest answer: no single behavior can tell you, but the pattern can. Here's what parents usually notice first, and what to do if you're still not sure

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What Is Weight-Inclusive Eating Disorder Treatment? (And Why It Matters)

"Weight-inclusive" gets used everywhere and explained almost nowhere. What it actually means in eating disorder treatment: why weight is never the goal, how restoration fits, what we'll never do — and the honest answer to "isn't weight sometimes a health issue?" From a Westchester ED specialty practice.

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Can My Teen Have an Eating Disorder at a "Normal" Weight?

Yes, a teen can be seriously ill at any body size. If your child's eating has changed but their weight "looks fine," here's what the numbers can't show you: atypical anorexia, the growth curve patterns most people miss, and exactly what to ask your pediatrician.

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What Happens in the First FBT Session?

Starting Family-Based Treatment (FBT) can feel overwhelming. Learn what typically happens in the first session, what parents and teens can expect, and how treatment begins.

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Why Dieting Often Fuels Binge Eating

Dieting often fuels binge eating, not because of a lack of willpower, but because restriction can intensify cravings, shame, and disconnection from the body. Learn why the binge-restrict cycle happens and how recovery is possible.

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