From Michael L. Bishop, M.B.A., Ph.D. Executive Director, Wellspring Studies show nearly 90% of overweight teens become obese adults, bringing a heightened risk of medical, social, emotional, and financial complications. If your child has a weight issue, you may have already noticed the emotional impact: lower self-esteem, little motivation, social isolation, perhaps behavioral issues in […]
7 Ways to Protect Your Daughter (or Son) from Eating Disorders
7 Ways to Protect Your Daughter (or Son) from Eating Disorders by Cherrie Herrin-Michehl, MA, LMHC After her brother said she was fat, Karen (not her real name) vowed to do whatever it took to get into a pair of size 6 Calvin Klein jeans. Most women who struggle with eating disorders remember this type […]
