Downloadable Resources for Parents Navigating Eating Disorder Recovery

Find printable guides, checklists, and handouts designed to support you and your child through every stage of recovery.

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Cover photo for a guide titled 'The Power of Validation: Helping Your Child Feel Understood in Recovery'

Medical symptom checklist for eating disorders from The Eating Disorder Academy, listing potential signs of disordered eating, including feeling very cold most or all of the time, hot flashes or night sweats, dizziness, heart racing, and chest pain.

This practical, parent-friendly guide teaches you how to respond to your child’s emotions with empathy, clarity, and connection—especially during eating disorder recovery. You’ll learn what validation is (and what it’s not), why it matters, how to avoid accidental invalidation, and simple phrases you can use to make your child feel seen and supported. Includes examples, fill-in-the-blank practice, and tips to strengthen trust and communication at home.

Medical Checklist For Eating Disorders

Parent Guide To Validation

This easy-to-use checklist helps parents identify common medical symptoms associated with eating disorders. From fatigue and dizziness to digestive issues and heart changes, this resource outlines physical warning signs that may signal serious health concerns—regardless of a child’s weight. Use it to track symptoms, guide conversations with your child’s doctor, and advocate for appropriate medical evaluation and care.

A guide titled "Siblings' Guide To Eating Disorders" explaining what eating disorders are, signs to notice, and how to support a sibling with one.

Cover of a booklet titled '5 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make in Their Child’s Eating Disorder Recovery (And how to prevent them)' featuring a flat lay of a pineapple, oranges, raspberries, and a pink smoothie on a white background.

Sibling Guide To Eating Disorder Recovery

Biggest Mistakes In Eating Disorder Recovery

This colorful, easy-to-understand infographic helps siblings make sense of eating disorders and their impact at home. It offers simple explanations, what to expect, and practical tips for supporting a brother or sister in recovery—while also taking care of their own feelings. Designed to reduce confusion, normalize tough emotions, and strengthen family connection through empathy and understanding.

This straightforward guide helps parents avoid common missteps that can unintentionally slow or complicate recovery. From arguing with eating disorder to focusing too much on weight, we break down five frequent pitfalls and offer clear, supportive strategies instead. A must-read for any parent who wants to feel more confident and effective in their role.