The Virtual Hug: Parenting and Eating Disorders

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For parents who have a child with an eating disorder. Thoughts, ideas and tips to help you support your child's recovery.

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About Ruth Steggles

Walker, wife, mother, coach. I am fascinated by what makes human beings thrive and how we stay mentally and emotionally well. Thrown into the Eating disorders world when our daughter developed anorexia I now work with other parents in that situation.

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