In this episode, I talk to a mom whose daughter has said she’s an “almond mom.” Find out what an almond mom is and how to think about this accusation. Also learn what to listen to, and how to set boundaries around appropriate behavior when it comes to TikTok.  If you want help caring forContinue reading "38. Am I an almond mom?" The post 38. Am I an almond mom? appeared first on Ginny Jones / Parent Coach.

In this episode, I talk to a mom whose daughter has anorexia and is making threats of suicide during meals. This is terrifying and getting in the way of eating. I provide practical advice for how the mom can prevent and respond to threats during meals.  For more information about suicide: American Foundation for SuicideContinue reading "37. Threats during meals" The post 37. Threats during meals appeared first on Ginny Jones / Parent Coach.

In this episode, I talk to a mom whose daughter is spending hours picking her body apart in the mirror every day. This is so painful to watch, and the mom is not sure how to respond. I provide information about why it happens, how to change the culture in your home, and a six-stepContinue reading "36. She hates her body" The post 36. She hates her body appeared first on Ginny Jones / Parent Coach.

In this episode, I talk to a mom who has dedicated her life to her daughter with anorexia. But now mom is having panic attacks and binge eating in the middle of the night. I address the lifestyle changes and boundaries that need to happen in order to help everyone in this family get theirContinue reading "35. I’ve got my own issues" The post 35. I’ve got my own issues appeared first on Ginny Jones / Parent Coach.

In this episode, I talk to a parent whose teenager has an eating disorder, and the arguments are endless. On top of the eating disorder arguments, there are also arguments about almost everything else. I’ll talk through how to stop having so many arguments and build a better home environment for everyone. If you wantContinue reading "34. Exhausted by the arguments" The post 34. Exhausted by the arguments appeared first on Ginny Jones / Parent Coach.

In this episode, I talk to a parent whose child has an eating disorder. Mom believes that she knows the best course of treatment, but the daughter refuses to discuss it. The mom wants to know how she can convince her daughter that she knows the best thing to do. I address how best toContinue reading "33. How can I convince her?" The post 33. How can I convince her? appeared first on Ginny Jones / Parent Coach.

In this episode, I talk to a parent whose child has an eating disorder, and she is worried all the time. The mom’s friends and partner have told her it’s a problem, and her kids are both annoyed and upset with her for worrying. But she feels as if she has no option. So IContinue reading "32. I’m worried all the time" The post 32. I’m worried all the time appeared first on Ginny Jones / Parent Coach.

In this episode, I talk to a parent whose child has an eating disorder, and they suspect the care they’re getting is inadequate. The child’s anxiety therapist suggested that the parents should back off and allow the child to choose recovery, but is that really the best answer? I’ll talk through why that’s not aContinue reading "31. Should we just back off?" The post 31. Should we just back off? appeared first on Ginny Jones / Parent Coach.

In this episode, I talk to a parent whose child has an eating disorder, but it’s anxiety that is really a problem. We’ll talk through what happens when anxiety and an eating disorder are effectively running the show in a family and what you can do to stop it from happening.  If you want helpContinue reading "30. Anxiety is running the show" The post 30. Anxiety is running the show appeared first on Ginny Jones / Parent Coach.

In this episode, I respond to a parent whose daughter is in recovery from an eating disorder. And that’s going well, except her brother seems mad. This dad wants to know how to help his son love his daughter again. I address what he can do to help everyone feel a lot better. If youContinue reading "29. Son is sick of daughter’s eating disorder" The post 29. Son is sick of daughter’s eating disorder appeared first on Ginny Jones / Parent Coach.

In this episode, I respond to a parent whose child is weight-restored but still not really in eating disorder recovery. I’ll review how and why eating disorders develop and what this parent can do to help her child get into a full recovery. If you want help caring for a child who has an eatingContinue reading "28. There’s still so much to do" The post 28. There’s still so much to do appeared first on Ginny Jones / Parent Coach.

In this episode, I respond to a parent whose child is returning from residential treatment for their eating disorder. While homecoming is of course good, it can also be very stressful for parents. So I review how this parent can prepare for their kids’ return and I also talk about how to take care ofContinue reading "27. Return from residential treatment" The post 27. Return from residential treatment appeared first on Ginny Jones / Parent Coach.

In this episode, I respond to a parent who is juggling having a son with an eating disorder with having a marriage that may be headed for divorce. I talk through how to approach recovery strategically so that she has some space to think. Then I suggest that she make an active choice in termsContinue reading "26. Headed for divorce" The post 26. Headed for divorce appeared first on Ginny Jones / Parent Coach.

In this episode, I respond to a parent who is burned out after two years of helping her child through an eating disorder. She wants to do better, but needs help. I address this through the analogy of the oxygen masks on an airplane. Worldwide, airplanes carry a very specific message for mothers: put yourContinue reading "25. Mom’s burned out" The post 25. Mom’s burned out appeared first on Ginny Jones / Parent Coach.

In this episode, I respond to a parent who is wondering if they can insist their daughter change treatment teams. The daughter is over 18, so while the parent doesn’t have a lot of opportunities to control treatment, since they are paying for it, they could insist on a change. I talk through some ofContinue reading "24. Change treatment teams?" The post 24. Change treatment teams? appeared first on Ginny Jones / Parent Coach.

In this episode, I respond to a parent who is wondering if they should attend family gatherings this year, given that their daughter has an eating disorder. The family gatherings will likely involve food and body talk, so this is a big decision. I walk through how to plan ahead and what to think aboutContinue reading "23. Should we skip Christmas?" The post 23. Should we skip Christmas? appeared first on Ginny Jones / Parent Coach.

In this episode, I respond to a parent who is wondering how he can stop his son from purging. I review why people purge, and how understanding the urge to purge can help parents respond rather than react. Then I talk about how you can replace the purge with emotional comfort and care. This isContinue reading "22. How to stop the purge?" The post 22. How to stop the purge? appeared first on Ginny Jones / Parent Coach.

In this episode, I respond to a parent who is wondering why treatment providers tell her not to talk about weight with a child who has underweight anorexia. In my experience most parents have been given this directive, but they haven’t been told why this is important or what to do instead. I talk throughContinue reading "21. Can I tell her she’s too thin?" The post 21. Can I tell her she’s too thin? appeared first on Ginny Jones / Parent Coach.

In this episode, I respond to a parent whose child blames them for all sorts of things, from serving meals to getting divorced. Most parents of teenagers deal with blame, so I address how to respond to blaming statements more effectively.   If you want help dealing with eating disorder treatment, schedule a consultation here: WebsiteContinue reading "20. She blames me for everything" The post 20. She blames me for everything appeared first on Ginny Jones / Parent Coach.

In this episode, I respond to a parent whose child is negotiating every bite they eat. This is a common complaint, because it’s both scary and exhausting to parent when a child talks about every bite they eat. I provide advice based on an FBI hostage negotiation technique. This is effective because FBI negotiators areContinue reading "19. Negotiating every bite" The post 19. Negotiating every bite appeared first on Ginny Jones / Parent Coach.