“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.”- Psalm 139:13
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Articles
- Helping Your Child Think Biblically About Service and Identity by Lindsey Carlson
- Helping Teenagers Make Peace with the Goodness of Their Bodies by Andrea Lee
- A Letter to My Daughter About Her Body by Katherine Stine
- Body Image In the Image of God by Melissa Powell
- When Your Child Has An Eating Disorder: A Story for Parents by Mary Beth Johnston
Moms, Do You Know How Your Daughter Sees Herself? by Kristen Hatton
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Books
Table for Two: Biblical Counsel for Eating Disorders by David Dunham and Krista Dunham. In this book, both the “helper” and the “sufferer” will find gospel- focused guidance for their particular challenges. The book includes several practical tools as well, including self-evaluations for both exercise habits and effective listening, a guide to selecting an effective counselor, and interactive exercises for sufferer and helper. Read Rooted’s review here.
What God Has to Say about our Bodies: How the Gospel is Good News for Our Physical Selves by Sam Allberry. Read Rooted’s review here.
Mom, I Feel Fat: Becoming Your Daughter’s Ally in Developing a Healthy Body Image by Sharon Hersh. “Whether your daughter is 8 or 16, Mom, I Feel Fat! will help you understand her, the body image issues she will face–from self-esteem to eating disorders–and yourself. Most of all, you’ll be encouraged to use the inevitable questions and challenges regarding body image and eating choices to prevent crisis and to strengthen your relationship with your daughter and with God.”
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