Supporting Families When More Than One Child Is Struggling with an Eating Disorder

When more than one sibling is struggling, common challenges can include:– comparison and competition– tension around fairness and attention– blurred boundaries– reduced family connection.

Over time, families can feel organised around the illness rather than connection.

A key part of recovery involves:

• supporting each child individually;

• strengthening family boundaries

• reducing eating-disorder-focused dynamics

• rebuilding connection outside of the illness

This is where family-informed nutrition and counselling support can make a meaningful difference.

If you’re supporting a young person or family navigating this, I offer integrated care across both nutrition and counselling.