How Do I Parent My Teen During Family-Based Treatment? When to Set Limits

One teen pushing another in a shopping cart, illustrating when parents should set limits during Family-Based Treatment (FBT).

TL;DR Parenting a teen with an eating disorder during Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is challenging. Parents need to balance normal parenting with the unique demands of recovery, which often involves refeeding at home. It’s important to distinguish between behaviors stemming from the eating disorder (like defiance during meals) and typical teenage rebellion. During high-stress moments related …

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