Alli and Jenny have created a true gem for caregivers, clinicians, and anyone affected by eating disorders. Their Q&A format makes complex information clear, compassionate, and easy to navigate. For parents supporting a loved one, this book offers not just guidance but genuine comfort and hope.

Charlotte H. Markey, PhD, professor of psychology at Rutgers University, and author of The Body Image Book series

As someone who struggled with an eating disorder as a child and into adulthood, I wish my mother and I had access to a thoughtful and informative book like, My Child Has an Eating Disorder: An Essential Guide for Parents of Kids, Teens, and Adults, when I was a young girl.

Rebecca Morrison, author of The Blue Dress

My Child Has an Eating Disorder is a vital resource for parents and loved ones trying to understand a whole new world of information and an unfamiliar industry while actively supporting someone who is struggling. The book is practical and addresses the classic questions parents have...plus the ones they don't yet know to ask! Jenny and Alli will save parents precious time by sharing this compassionate, trustworthy, truly knowledgeable information in a way that's immediately usable.

Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-C, FAED, founder & medical director, Gaudiani Clinic, and author of Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders and Undernutrition, 2nd Edition

Written by a certified eating disorders specialist therapist together with a certified eating disorder recovery coach, both of whom have fully recovered from their own eating disorders, this valuable book provides a unique perspective, offering practical tips and helpful resources for caregivers of a child, adolescent or adult with an eating disorder. An important message throughout the book is that full recovery is possible. The book is engaging, informative and easy-to-read, and provides a step-by-step guide with all the resources in one place. It is a “must read” for a parent or caregiver of a child with a recently diagnosed eating disorder.

Neville H. Golden, MD, FAED, The Marron and Mary Elizabeth Kendrick Professor of Pediatrics Emeritus-Active, Stanford University School of Medicine

A friendly orientation guide for parents researching the treatment landscape, especially helpful if you're in the US. It's so valuable to have clear direction from the start and this book puts that guidance right at your fingertips.

Eva Musby, author of Anorexia and Other Eating Disorders: How to Help Your Child Eat Well and Be Well

When a child is born, parents often wish that they had a manual for raising this mysterious new person in their lives. They may feel comforted to find the many wonderful books available that can offer them sage advice, but what happens if their child develops an eating disorder? Where can they go for the wisdom they'll need to help their family navigate this delicate and emotionally fraught journey? They may have found a few helpful sources, but none has been as extensive and compassionate as My Child Has an Eating Disorder: An Essential Guide for Parents of Kids, Teens, and Adults. Written for you by two experts in the field of eating disorder treatment, this book will guide you from the moment your child is diagnosed, through every twist and turn along the way toward recovery. You'll not only find answers to your questions but also a multitude of additional resources, personal anecdotes, and practical advice that will help ease your confusion. What a relief you'll feel when you read this book!

Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDS-C, nutrition therapist, and co-creator and co-author of Intuitive Eating