Family-Based Treatment (FBT), also known as Maudsley Treatment, is considered the leading outpatient treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa. Despite strong research support, many families hesitate to pursue FBT because of common misconceptions about parental involvement, independence, control, and hospitalization. In this article, we address five of the most frequent myths about FBT and explain why empowering parents to support nutrition and recovery can be a powerful path toward lasting healing.