Eating Disorders Archives | Rise and Shine by Children's National

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What is binge eating disorder?

October 8, 2019/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Eating and Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Emotions and Behavior, Healthy Eating /by Rise and Shine

While many people are guilty of stress eating or taking second helpings of dessert when full, for those with BED, this becomes a regular pattern.

Girl thinking she's fat

Addressing body image concerns in teens

May 28, 2019/in 13-18 years, Eating and Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Healthy Eating, Infections and Illness, Parenting, Right Feature, Self-Esteem /by Rise and Shine

The media’s push towards a specific “ideal image” can become a dangerous and sometimes life-threatening one.

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How to promote a healthy body image in children

October 21, 2017/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Eating and Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Emotions and Behavior, Healthy Eating, Right Feature, Self-Esteem /by Rise and Shine

Tools to help children feel good about their body and learn to be kind to others about the way they look.

Boy sitting at table piled with junk food.

Children who eat too much

September 12, 2017/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Eating and Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Emotions and Behavior, Right Feature /by Rise and Shine

Children who eat too much love to eat and cannot turn off their hunger, even if they’ve already eaten a full meal.