WHAT'S NEW? 

8/17/10:  We now have new online Food-Emotion Diaries that kids can use to track what they eat each day and what they feel just before they eat.  This will help them realize how much they eat and whether they are comfort eating to relieve stress, sadness, or boredom.  Kids can sign up for a Food-Emotion Diary by signing up for their own weight chart in the eCare Area.

7/6/10:  Dr. Robert Pretlow was interviewed by the Journal Media Group about his new book: Overweight: What Kids Say.

5/29/10:  Dr. Robert Pretlow was interviewed on KGO Radio San Francisco about his new book: Overweight: What Kids Say. 

5/3/10:  We've just launched a new blog: Childhood Obesity News.  And we're on Twitter

5/3/10:  Dr. Robert Pretlow was interviewed by the Seattle Times about his new book: Overweight: What Kids Say.

4/24/10:  A new book is available that presents what thousands of kids say about being overweight; their lives, struggles, and successes in their own words; how they feel about their parents and health professionals; and why they overeat.  A bulletin board is available where you may post your comments about the book.  The black & white (interior) book is available on Amazon.com for $9.35 (US).  The full color eBook (PDF) version is available for download for $7.95 (US).  Click here for further information or contact Dr. Robert Pretlow at: 1-206-448-4414 (Seattle)

1/3/10:  The new Latin Area has been added to our site for Spanish speaking kids.  There is a new Latin Bulletin Board and Latin Chatroom, both in Spanish.  A new Latin eCare Area will be added shortly.  La nueva área de Latina se ha añadido a nuestro sitio para que los niños de habla española. Hay una nueva Latina y Tablón de Anuncios Sala de Chat, tanto en español. Un área de Latina eCare nuevos se añadirán en breve.

4/2/09:  Our Question and Answer Area is now searchable, where you may search for answers to your questions.  Or, if your question has not been answered, you may send it to us, and our registered nurses and dietitians will respond.

2/9/09:  We have a new Clothing and Fashion Board.  Finding cool clothes is difficult for overweight preteens, teens, and young adults.  The purpose of this board is to give a place to talk about clothing difficulties and offer help and tips, such as how to look good in the clothes you have, clothes that are the most flattering, and where to find cool clothes.  If you feel good in your clothes, your self-esteem improves tremendously, which can reduce comfort eating.

1/22/09:  A new study reports that sugar and fat-laden foods are being consumed because they are addictive.  We did a poll on our site asking kids what they think about a new way to lose weight, which is similar to curing an addiction.  One teen wrote about the poll idea: "This is ridiculous."  Let us know what you think about overeating as an addiction by voting on the poll, with your comments.

1/10/09:  Our new Parents Chat takes place on Thursdays, 8-9 PM ET.  The chats are hosted by Ashlie RN, a registered nurse.  The Parents Chatroom has also been upgraded so that names and icons are now stored allowing automatic logins and more features.  Come and chat about your overweight kids and how you can help them.

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