Evolve, The Center for Healing

What you can do to help your child with an eating disorder ❤️

Generally, eating disorders involve self-critical, negative thoughts and feelings about body weight and food, and eating habits that disrupt normal body function and daily activities.

👉 You can play a powerful role in your child's development of healthy attitudes about food and nutrition. Your own body image can influence your kids. If you constantly say 'I'm fat,' complain about exercise, and practice 'yo-yo' dieting, your kids might feel that a distorted body image is normal and acceptable.

👉 At a time of great societal concern about obesity, it can be tricky for parents to talk with their kids about their eating habits. It's best to emphasize health, rather than weight. Make sure your kids know you love them for who they are, not how they look.

👉 It's OK too to appreciate attractiveness in celebrities — if your kids (and you!) feel fine about how they look. But, getting the message across to that your kids are great as they are and that their bodies are healthy and strong is a wonderful gift that parents can give.

👉 Try to avoid power struggles regarding food too — if your teen wants to 'go vegetarian,' be supportive even if you're an avid meat-eater. Teens frequently go through trendy eating periods, so try to set good limits, encourage healthy eating, and avoid fighting over food issues. Kids can catch on pretty quickly if their parents panic over one skipped meal. So try to gain perspective and talk to your kids about what's going on if they don't want to eat with the family.

Source: https://optumeap.com/sec_NewThisMonth/cnt_art_14448_EatingDisorders/en-US

A great pride event this month! Point Pride! ❤️

👉 Pride Crawl will be taking place Friday, June 9th 2023 @ 3PM
👉 Point Pride will be taking place Saturday, June 10th 2023

To find out more info go to:
https://stevenspointpride.com/

Don't miss out on Pridefest! ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜

👉 PrideFest Milwaukee is Wisconsin's largest LGBTQ festival since 1987!
JUNE 1-3, 2023
THR 4pm-Midnight, FRI 3pm-Midnight
SAT 12pm-Midnight

To find out more go to:
https://www.pridefest.com/