Back to school season is upon us, and that means the return of early mornings, fall sports, and packed lunches. Packing kids’ lunches is a great, hands-on way for parents/caregivers to make sure your kiddos are being sent with a variety of foods, foods that they like, and enough food to keep them going through long days of school.

Not belonging hurts! If one feels excluded or is hiding who they are to be accepted by the world, they are living with shame, with the idea that if people know who I really am, I won’t be accepted.

Both men and women with a history of trauma or PTSD have significantly higher rates of eating disorders than the general population.