For many of us, today’s times feel more uncertain than ever. The world we live in feels upended and unfamiliar. Social distancing, quarantines, business closures, school closures, work disruptions, unemployment concerns, economic challenges, health fears – the list of concerns seems to go on indefinitely. Undoubtedly, we are in the [...]

We are in a situation that most of us have never experienced. Amidst strict CDC recommendations to help contain coronavirus (COVID-19), many of us are practicing “social distancing” for the first time. Self-isolation, physical distancing, quarantine, and shelter in place actions are significantly changing the way we live our day-to-day [...]

“You never listen to me.”  “Leave me alone.” “You never support me.”  “I don’t want your input.” “You don’t know what’s best for me.” “I don’t know what to do. Why aren’t you helping?” If you have an adolescent in your life, you’ve probably heard some version of these statements. [...]

Today, we are right in the middle of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, which runs from February 24 to March 1, 2020. This year’s theme is “Come As You Are: Hindsight is 20/20.” According to the organizers at National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), the theme centers around reflecting on the positive [...]

Taylor Swift’s Story on Body Image and Eating Struggles On the surface, Taylor Swift seems to have everything she could ever want. But, even celebrities have real life stories to tell, stories we can all relate to. The book for this particular story is “Miss Americana,” a new documentary about [...]

Eating Disorder Statistics and When to Seek Help More than 30 million people in the United States suffer from an eating disorder in their lifetime. Only about a third of people receive treatment. At least one person dies as a direct result of an eating disorder every 62 minutes. These [...]

The holidays are upon us, and despite appearances, the season is not always full of joy and cheer. Approximately 30 million people of all ages and genders are living with an eating disorder, and nearly half of all Americans know someone who has struggled. For those of us with a [...]

The Evolving Traditions and Meaning of Thanksgiving Thanksgiving as we know it today has undergone many permutations. Over the centuries, the holiday has ballooned in meaning to include all manner of traditions – family visits, long and lazy weekends, football games, parades, travel conundrums, holiday movies, turkey trots, festive decorations, [...]