If you are worried about eating disorders in kids, disordered eating, body image struggles, or the constant focus on weight in today’s culture, this episode is for you.
In this episode of Family in Focus, Dr. Wendy Schofer explains what actually happens when weight becomes the hidden focus in your home and how that shift can increase stress, impact your child’s eating habits, and influence long-term risk for eating disorders.
Eating disorder prevention does not start with control. It starts with awareness.
When families focus heavily on weight, calories, or body size, it can quietly shape a child’s relationship with food and self-worth. Over time, those stress patterns may contribute to disordered eating behaviors.
In this episode, you will learn:
• Why focusing on weight often backfires
• The connection between stress and eating behaviors
• How diet culture impacts children and teens
• Early patterns that increase eating disorder risk
• What prevention actually looks like at home
• How to build protective factors that support a healthy relationship with food and body
If you want to support your child’s eating habits without shame, fear, or pressure, this episode offers practical insight into eating disorder prevention and building a healthy family environment around food.
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