Welcome parents, welcome clinicians!
I help parents to support a son, daughter, or child suffering from an eating disorder.
Everything here aligns with the most trusted, evidence-based approaches to helping children, adolescents, and young adults recover.
➡️ You'll find lots of help on family therapy for eating disorders (also called 'family-based treatment' (FBT) or 'anorexia-focused family therapy' (FT-AN).
🔊 This 4-minute audio from my Bitesize audio collection outlines the treatment journey:
Parents, this site is for you. And clinicians, you'll find a wealth of resources here to help you deliver the best possible treatment.
How to treat your child's eating disorder
Everything here is grounded in research and the real‑world know-how of parents and clinicians worldwide.
💛 And because I've been there and I know you're going through tough times, I'm here to be your kind and trusted companion, providing hope and confidence.
📖 My international bestseller (paperback or ebook) is recommended by parents and by professionals in the field. It guides you from the very first steps all the way to full recovery. You can download the ebook in many languages. And in the US, my book is available as an audiobook.
“I can't speak more highly of this book as it helped me to start re-feeding my son whilst waiting to access FBT. Eva is an inspirational person.”
"As eating disorder clinicians we find Eva's resources invaluable. Eva's videos and articles are relevant and we share them often with parents, carers and clients.""I know without a doubt that Eva's book has saved many of my patients from admission to hospital."
More reviews from parents | from professionals
For fast, on‑the‑go learning, Bitesize offers a huge library of short audios — each only a few minutes. It covers the many questions parents ask every step along the journey to full recovery.
" I have listened while walking the dog and was able to use your information and put it into play. It worked and he began to eat."
More reviews here
➡️ Orient yourself on the Start here page.
➡️ Or jump to the FAQs or explore my blog posts. There's a SEARCH box by the top menu.
➡️ Or read full chapters of my book right here.
"Eva really, really GETS IT!"
➡️ Explore my YouTubes — the "bungee-jump" video has helped many families. This site includes resources for various countries, and some YouTubes are translated.
We can meet one-to-one, parent to parent — as a single session or regularly. Whatever feels right for you.
💛 Maybe you want to get up to speed quickly — so you know what matters right now and don't lose precious time.
💛 Maybe you want coaching to help you communicate with your child, to support them with eating, or to make progress towards full recovery.
💛 Or perhaps you’re facing a difficult decision and want help thinking it through.
💛 Or you may simply need time with someone who's been there — so you feel understood and accompanied on what can otherwise be a lonely and uncertain journey. I look forward to meeting you.
These helpsheets are free — your therapists may have given you some already. Get started with The Set-up for success and Refeeding tips. Later, learn to Extinguish fears with exposure. And because treatment is more than just weight recovery, read Steps to independence.
🌍 Also available en français, auf Deutsch, en español.
🔊 These free guided meditations have helped countless worn-out parents to nourish their wellbeing. You'll learn self-compassion, step-by-step. Shift to a calm, loving, empowered frame of mind before a meal. Or sink into a peaceful sleep.
I keep myself updated so that you can be effective right away
I'm Eva Musby. Our daughter developed anorexia nervosa at age ten. She recovered, had a setback in her later teens, and recovered again. Along the way we experienced both inexpert and expert family-based treatment (FBT).
❤️ This site exists to spare you the years of confusion and trial‑and‑error we went through.
For over 15 years, I've been learning everything I can so that I can share the most practical, trustworthy guidance with parents.
💡 What I offer here isn’t just what worked for us, because you need tools that will work for your child. I collate the best from parents, clinicians, and communities around the world.
Eating disorders need fast, informed intervention. I’m here to help you learn what you can do — right now — that truly makes a difference.
Above: From parents' reviews, professionals' reviews, and reviews posted on my resources.
➡️ Do join my mailing list and subscribe to my YouTube channel so you'll hear when new resources come out. And parents, do tell your clinicians about this site, so other families can find this help too.
❤️ I wish you and yours heaps of good things!
Eva
Comments
My 17 year old son was diagnosed with A type Anoerixa two days ago and I have purchased this book and hope that our family can help as mush as possible. Fingers crossed and with hope in our hearts here goes, thanks Eva x.
Nikki I wish you lots of successes very soon. I will be delighted if my book puts you on the best treatment path fast, and also if it sustains your wellbeing and connections.
Stumbled across your YouTube videos by chance. Listened to several and would greatly appreciate some feedback/help.
I have an 11 son on NG feed tube for coming up to 1 month. Need advise as the Mental Health Unit encouraging me to leave him on site and go home occasionally. Not sure it’s right for him.
I've emailed you, dear K. For others wondering about this type of thing, this part of Chapter 12 may help: https://anorexiafamily.com/therapists-treatments-anorexia/#Hospitalisation_and_inpatient_treatment
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Yesterday I thought my beautiful daughter of just 11 years old might have an eating disorder. Last night I found you and starting reading the book. I am less than one fifth of the way into the book but already in so much of a better position. I now know she has anorexia. I am terrified for her but feel empowered. I now know and BELIEVE it isn't my fault (or anyone else's) and that we need help to get her well again, and we need to act fast. Even better, thanks to you I already know how to start helping her get well again, and have new valuable knowledge and understanding to help me to talk to her about her eating and why we should seek help. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience in such a wonderfully honest and accessible way. Needless to say I will be finishing your book and working my way through the website and other resources. X
Dear Sarah, I'm moved and delighted to know I am helping you. It's exactly what I set out to do when I wrote the book. It sounds like you are learning at the speed of lightning, and will be giving your little girl the best of care. I wish you lots of successes very quickly, and you will soon see her smile again.