The parent's guide to eating disorders
Marcia Herrin
The parent's guide to eating disorders
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Supporting Self-esteem, Healthy Eating, and Positive Body Image at Home
by Marcia Herrin
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Eating disorders aren't just about food—they're about family, feelings, and finding help at home. This guide reveals how parents can spot the signs early and create a safe space where kids feel loved and understood. Understanding this can change everything for families facing tough challenges.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This guide offers parents practical, research-based strategies to recognize and address eating disorders in children and teens. It emphasizes early detection and fostering healthy attitudes toward food and body image within the family environment. Suitable for parents of children aged 9-12, it provides resources and advice for managing these sensitive issues in a supportive, nonjudgmental way.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12IE — Intense — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780936077031
- Pages
- 381
- Publisher
- Gurze Books
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Fiction