Mallary Tenore Tarpley shares her journey through eating disorder recovery and offers guidance for parents navigating these conversations with their children in today's challenging social media landscape.

• Understanding eating disorders beyond body image—Mallary's anorexia developed after her mother's death as an attempt to "stop time" and stay connected to her
• The importance of recognizing the "middle place" in recovery where both progress and slips coexist
• Teaching children that all bodies deserve respect regardless of size or shape
• Avoiding labeling foods as "good" or "bad" which can create harmful associations for children
• Creating positive relationships with food by involving children in meal preparation and giving them appropriate autonomy
• Approaching concerns about disordered eating with curiosity rather than accusation
• The importance of early intervention and seeking specialists in eating disorders when concerned
• Recognizing that recovery's middle ground is not settling for stagnation but learning to manage vulnerability
• Understanding slips as opportunities for growth rather than evidence of failure

Check out Mallary's memoir "Slip" to learn more about navigating the complex journey of eating disorder recovery.

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