When your child has an eating disorder, it's hard to know what to do

In this module, we explore the complex roots of eating disorders, covering biology, environment, personality, and culture, to help parents understand the "why" behind the struggle. You'll learn about warning signs, risk factors, the influence of diet culture and social media, and how family dynamics and life transitions can play a role. Most importantly, you'll see why your role as a parent is not about blame, but about hope, healing, and powerful support.

• Parental Role and Experience
• Understanding Eating Disorders
• Risk Factors and Warning Signs
• Environmental and Relationship Factors

This module unpacks the truth that eating disorders don't have a "look", they show up in many forms, across all identities. You'll explore the behavioral, emotional, and physical signs of key diagnoses like anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and orthorexia, along with their unique risks and inner experiences. We also examine co-occurring conditions, the role of identity, and how to recognize when the eating disorder starts speaking louder than your child.

• Types of Eating Disorders
• Broader Populations and Perspectives
• Psychological Dynamics

Today's kids are growing up in a world filled with unrealistic standards, constant comparison, and a flood of harmful messages around food and body image. In this module, we explore how social media, diet culture, peer influence, and misinformation fuel disordered eating, and what parents can do to push back. You'll gain practical tools to become an ally in your child's world, challenge harmful narratives, and model a healthier relationship with food and body.

• Modern Influences on Eating Disorders
• Diet Culture and Its Impact
• Parent Tools and Responses
• Supporting Recovery

In this module, we center the voice of your child, what they wish you understood about their eating disorder, their inner world, and your impact. You'll learn how to recognize and challenge cognitive distortions, navigate denial and resistance, and communicate in ways that build trust and connection. With practical guidance for parents and siblings alike, this module helps you show up for your child, not their eating disorder, with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

• Insights and Mindset
• Effective Communication and Support
• Family Dynamics
• Recognizing the Need for Additional Help

This module unpacks the complicated relationship between food and eating disorders, where nutrition matters, but isn't the whole story. You'll learn how to separate myth from fact, support your child with structure and flexibility, and understand how food, timing, and emotional support work together in recovery. From meal planning to managing discomfort and knowing when to intervene, this module equips you to be a steady, informed presence at the table and beyond.

• When Dieting Becomes Disordered
• Nutrition Essentials
• Approaches to Eating
• Providing Meal Support
• Physical and Medical Considerations

In this module, we examine the powerful, and sometimes harmful, role of exercise and body image in your child's relationship with food and self. You'll explore why athletes are at higher risk, how to recognize compulsive exercise, and what safe, intuitive movement can look like in recovery. We'll also dive into body image development, harmful societal ideals, and how you can support your child in rewriting their "body story" with compassion, curiosity, and confidence.

• Eating Disorders and Exercise
• Body-Image and Self Perception
• Parental Support

This module offers a hopeful, honest look at what recovery really means, including insights from a dad who's walked the path. You'll explore the stages of recovery, treatment options, and the parent's vital role in supporting progress through setbacks, roadblocks, and nutrition challenges. With practical strategies and encouragement, this module helps you begin building a personalized roadmap toward lasting healing, for your child and your family.

• Understanding Recovery
• The Role of Parents
• Treatment and Professional Support
• Understanding Contributing Factors

In this final core module, we focus on sustaining recovery with intention, clarity, and hope. You'll help your child define their "why," navigate common recovery pitfalls, and create a personalized relapse prevention plan. With tools for managing setbacks, rebuilding values, and caring for yourself along the way, this module empowers your whole family to move forward together, stronger, and more connected.

• Motivation and Meaning in Recovery
• Recovery Challenges and Relapse Prevention
• Progress, Setbacks, and Emotional Support
• Support Systems and Resources
• Encouragement and Reflection

This bonus module explores the unique challenges college students face when it comes to eating disorders where independence, pressure, and campus culture can collide. You'll learn about risk factors, warning signs, and how eating disorders can impact academics, athletics, and overall well-being. Most importantly, you'll gain practical strategies to stay connected and supportive, even from a distance, as your child navigates this pivotal life stage.

• Importance and Prevalence
• Campus Culture and Risk Factors
• Warning Signs and Impact
• Wrap Up