Eating Disorders

Dealing with Eating Disorders

I’m honored to be over at Fathers for Good today sharing tips on how to reach out to a child who might be suffering from an eating disorder or poor body image. My insight is based on my own experience grappling with a clinical eating disorder and a negative body image. I hope it mightRead the whole post >>

Helping Women We Love Who Have Eating Disorders

Today I’m tackling question numero uno. Once after writing about my own personal struggles with an eating disorder, I had a mother write this note* to me: “I have a 27-year-old daughter who suffers from depression and an eating disorder. She recently moved far from me, but I remain her closest contact who knows ofRead the whole post >>

If You Could Ask Me Anything, What Would It Be?

So with my newfound sleep rules, my desire to celebrate the season of Advent fully, and a nagging case of writer’s block, I’m finding that this blog is becoming cumbersome. I’m sure my feelings will pass (past experience with myself annoying myself on my blog tells me this much). However, there have been several daysRead the whole post >>

Meaningful Chitchat

I had the opportunity to chat with two of my favorite mom writers yesterday on the Faith & Family LIVE podcast. (And boy was it fun!) Rachel Balducci (host of Testosterhome and author of How to Tuck in a Superhero), Lisa Hendey (founder of Catholic Mom and author of The Handbook for Catholic Moms), andRead the whole post >>

Body Image Problems: Who’s to Blame?

It’s a weekend evening from my past. My husband and I are newlyweds. We sit, side by side, knees grazing, sinking into the soft leather, the color of the deep earth. His arms draw me closer. I flinch. I reject his touch, his love, all for the sake of a few pounds. The diatribe againstRead the whole post >>