With the recent attention to "thinspo," and extreme measures to control children's weight (which I talk about here), I am resurrecting this post from the archives with some updates. You'll find more on this topic in Fearless Feeding, the book I am...

Last week an article entitled “Weight Watchers” in Vogue written by Dara Lynn Weiss described how she successfully managed her 7 year-old daughter’s weight problem by putting her on a diet. Dara-Lynn Weiss—aka the Tiger Feeder—now has a book...

Frequently I read articles of interest and make a mental note; occasionally I respond with an opinion. Recently I came across this article about the parent’s role in children with eating disorders, posted by a colleague from the Eating Disorders...