“This gem of a book, grounded in profound compassion for both you and your child, is an invaluable resource for families facing the challenge of eating disorders. Rather than pathologizing your child or teen, or resorting to superficial and often harmful attempts to control behaviors, Dr. Wooldridge helps you understand the hidden emotional communications being conveyed in troubled eating patterns, and restore the attuned family relationships that provide the basis for true healing.”

—Gabor Maté, MD, author of The Myth of Normal


“Beautifully written, engaging, and caring, End the Food Fight is one of the best books I have read for parents of kids in trouble with food. Dr. Wooldridge gives clear guidelines that not only help you support your child's recovery, but also, of equal importance, help you deepen and strengthen your relationship with your child, even through the worst of moments. This is an urgently needed read for any parent questioning what to do next. I can't recommend this book highly enough.”

—Judith Brisman, PhD, coauthor of Surviving an Eating Disorder


“Dr. Wooldridge combines deep compassion with practical parenting advice that will help you keep your bearings when everything feels uncertain. The book shows what is key to eating disorder recovery—it's not just about food, but about staying emotionally present with your child. Dr. Wooldridge offers concrete strategies for managing day-to-day crises, building trust, and keeping communication open. An invaluable, steadying companion for any parent navigating the storm of an eating disorder.”

—Peter Fonagy, CBE, FMedSci, FBA, FAcSS, Head, Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, University College London, United Kingdom