Tens of thousands of parents have turned to this compassionate guide for
support and practical advice grounded in cutting-edge scientific
knowledge. Top experts James Lock and Daniel Le Grange explain what you
need to know about eating disorders, which treatments work, and why it
is absolutely essential to play an active role in your teen's
recovery--even though parents have often been told to take a back seat.
Learn how to monitor your teen's eating and exercise, manage mealtimes,
end weight-related power struggles, and partner successfully with health
care providers. When families work together to get the most out of
treatment and prevent relapse, eating disorders can be beat. This book
is your essential roadmap. Featuring the latest research, resources, and
diagnostic information, the second edition has been expanded to cover
binge-eating disorder.