not eating enough...

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Registered: 12-26-2007
not eating enough...
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Wed, 12-26-2007 - 9:48pm

Hi- I used the ivillage board years ago when my daughter was a toddler and was helped.

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Registered: 07-19-2003
Thu, 12-27-2007 - 10:46pm

Pattie, I wonder if you are familiar with dancemom.com?

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Registered: 10-25-2006
Thu, 12-27-2007 - 10:59pm

Didn't see your post about the 92# when I posted earlier. I'd be concerned about the 10# loss. At 5'3", 92 pounds is getting pretty low, and while none of us likes to say, "Hey, I can now wear a size 10 instead of an 8", there's no way she should be worrying about fitting into pants if she gains six pounds.

Is your dd in middle school or high school? "Girls on the Run" has a good program that runs in some middle schools although, as an after-school activity, lots of girls who play sports or have other extracurriculars can't fit it into their schedules. The program really aims for the participants to gain self-esteem, to respect and encourage others in the program--no matter how different they are, and to debunk the myths about the requirements for teen "celebrity status". I know the girls enjoyed the 3/4/5th grade progam, but I don't know if the middle school program has been as successful. (Despite the name, it's more about positive thinking than about running.)

What does her dance teacher think? If you could get her to ask your dd about her eating habits, and perhaps relay a story about a past student she knows who's had an eating disorder, your dd might listen. You could also try a nutritionist or her Dr., but I'd guess she'd listen to her dance teacher before them. If she develops more of the signs Pam mentioned, I'd request that the doctor orders blood work. In my opinion, a parent's telling a kid they need to eat more/gain weight does little good.

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