Letter to the Parent Supporting a Child with ARFID

Letter to the Parent Supporting a Child with ARFID

Supporting a child with ARFID can bring worry, exhaustion and pressure, especially when eating is difficult and other people do not understand. This one-page open-letter resource is for a parent caring for their child while carrying their own questions and fears. It recognises that a child’s difficulty eating is not a choice or a measure of parental effort. The letter encourages listening without blame, making room for the child’s experience, and seeking help from people who understand ARFID. It also reminds parents that their own feelings and need for support matter.

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