Suspecting that your child may have or be developing an eating disorder is a frightening thing. Knowing how to react can be tough. Your desire to protect your child may come across as your trying to dictate to or control your child. HealthyPlace.com has gathered together some suggestions for effectively talking with your child about his or her eating habits.

"Talking about your child's eating disorder may be extremely difficult for both you and your child; however, it's better to confront the issues and negative feelings."

Family involved is not only important when discussing a potential eating disorder, but is also vital if your child is recovering from an eating disorder. Positive ways for the family to be involved and helpful during recovery are included in the article as well.