Do you know how to start a conversation about eating issues? Could you spot the signs of bullying in your child? Emilia was seven when her eating disorder began. Now 16, she tells how she suffered silently through years of bullying and cripplingly low self-esteem.
Developing a healthy body image is all part of growing up. Throw bullying into the mix and teens face all kinds of challenges from the playground to the wild world of online communication.
In this episode of Navigating Parenthood – Talking to teens, brought to you by HCF, Emilia and her dad Tim help us learn how to talk about a teenager’s experience of eating disorders and bullying.
Hosted by Rebecca Sparrow
Featured expert: Mitch Doyle from Butterfly Foundation
Need help? Read more on eating disorders at Butterfly Foundation or call 1800 33 4673. Learn how to understand the signs of eating disorders.
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