From kallee, Child's Age 11 - 03/25/15 - IP#: 1.122.109.xxx  Click here to reply  
Lately my 11 year old son has been gaining a little weight and today I woke him up when he sat up I immediately noticed 3 fat rolls on his belly two big ones and a medium sized one and his belly hangs 3 inches over his pants I asked him if he think he's fat he said he didn't know I asked our doctor and he said he was over weight PLEASE HELP ME how do I get him to realise how over weight he is PLEASE HELP ME
Reply from Andrea - 08/01/15  - IP#: 75.181.47.xxx
Kallee, Please don't worry about him "realizing" that he is overweight. That is your job. Your job is also to give him relevant pathways to healthy living. Engage in activities WITH him. Discussions about food, enjoying healthy meal preparation is necessary in order for the idea that healthy food and activity choices are closely associated with love. Otherwise, we as parents are relegating our obligation as MODELS to the rest of the world or to our children. We must engage them in fun, positive ways.. the rest usually takes care of itself! Good luck!