When a child is struggling with body image, disordered eating, or any physical or mental health challenge, the fear can be overwhelming. As parents, we often go into “fix it” mode—grasping for solutions, protocols, or professional opinions that promise results. But before we dive into action, we need to pause and anchor ourselves in something far more powerful than panic: our family values. First, focus on your family values.
That’s why the first step in my Move FORWARD coaching program is Find Your Family Values.
Focus on Family Values: Why Values Matter
Your family’s core values are the foundation for every decision you make—how you talk to your child, how you set boundaries, how you respond to hard moments, and how you define success. Without them, you’re at the mercy of outside noise: social media, conflicting expert advice, school culture, or fear-driven parenting.
But when you’re clear on your values, you parent from a place of purpose instead of pressure.
Values give you confidence in your choices—even when they’re different from what other families are doing. They help you model resilience, compassion, and clarity for your child. And they remind you that healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s personal. It’s relational. And it’s deeply rooted in what matters most to you.
Focus on Family Values: Reframing Health & Healing
In this first phase of the Move FORWARD journey, we work together to redefine what health, connection, and healing look like in your unique family system. That might mean:
- Letting go of rigid ideas about food and weight
- Prioritizing emotional safety over perfection
- Choosing connection over control
- Believing in progress over pressure
When you parent from your values, you begin to trust your own inner compass—and that trust is something your child can feel.
What This Looks Like
Here’s how we do it:
- Reflect: We explore what health and healing mean in your family—not just physically, but emotionally and relationally.
- Clarify: We identify 3–5 core values that matter most to your parenting approach.
- Apply: We map out how those values can guide your everyday decisions—from dinner conversations to therapy sessions to boundary setting.
This isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up with intention and love—even in the unknown.
A Foundation for the Road Ahead
Whether your child is just starting to struggle or deep in the healing process, this pillar grounds everything else. It helps you stay steady when things get hard and reminds you why you’re doing the work. You’re not parenting from panic—you’re leading with purpose.
And that changes everything.
Ready to move FORWARD with confidence and clarity?
Learn more or book a discovery call at www.SiahFriedCoach.com
Let’s build a foundation your family can stand on—together.
Use this link to sign up for one of the following FREE online workshop:
ONLINE WORKSHOP DATES & TIMES
Watchful, Not Worried: Helping Your Child Navigate Body Image, Eating & Mental Health in Times of Transition/Transition to Middle School: May 13: 6:00 PM Online. Ideal for parents of middle schoolers, this workshop will help you understand the red flags, open conversations that feel safe, and build a home that protects your child’s body image before problems begin.
Transitioning to High School: Supporting Mental Health, Body Image & Belonging /Transition to High School: May 14: 7:00 PM Online. This one’s for parents of rising high schoolers—helping you support your teen’s sense of self during a major identity-shifting time.
Before They Go: How to Support Your College-Bound Teen’s Relationship with Food, Body & Mental Health/Off to College: May 15: 6:30 PM Online. Perfect for parents of graduating seniors. This session covers how to spot early signs of struggle (even from afar), how to stay connected without overstepping, and how to build resilience before they leave.