How to Protect Your Teen From Eating Disorders

If you're worried your teen may have an eating disorder, talk with your pediatrician, or contact the ANAD Helpline at 1-888-375-7767 (US) for support. Teen eating disorder prevention starts at home. If you're worried about your teen's eating habits or how they feel about their body, this episode shows you the early warning signs and how to help your teen build a healthy relationship with food.

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Social pressure and media messages can shape how teens see themselves, and parents are often the first to notice when something changes. In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I'm joined by Dr. Morgan Francis, a licensed professional counselor and founder of Scottsdale Premier Counseling. Dr. Francis specializes in treating body image concerns and eating disorders, and she shares how parents can promote a healthy body image and self-acceptance in their teens.

What you'll learn: 1. How social pressure and media shape your teen's body image 2. The early warning signs of disordered eating 3. What to say, and what not to say, about food and bodies 4. How to help your teen build self-acceptance and a healthy relationship with food

Connect with Dr. Morgan Francis and Scottsdale Premier Counseling: Website: https://www.scottsdalepremiercounseling.com/ 

Connect with Dr. Cam Caswell: Website: https://www.askdrcam.com Instagram: @drcamcaswell

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About the show: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen. If you've noticed changes in your teen's eating, how they talk about their body, or how they feel about themselves, this conversation helps you know what to look for and how to support them. Topics include teen eating disorder prevention, signs of an eating disorder in teens, eating disorders in teens, teen body image, disordered eating, and how to talk to your teen about food. #parentingteens #eatingdisorderawareness #bodyimage