The Kids Are Alright: Talk to Your Child About Weight

Go ahead and talk with your child about weight. Encourage her to share her thoughts and feelings about her body image. She may be teased at school. Maybe some sports are difficult for her, or perhaps she is chosen last for teams. Or maybe she is embarrassed because she has trouble fitting into her clothes. These frustrating and painful issues are common among overweight children. If your child shares his feelings with you, listen to him. Let him know that his feelings are real, frustrating and painful. If you have had similar experiences, it may help to share them. - See more at: http://www.eatright.org/kids/article.aspx?id=6442464256#sthash.OaGsOVpb.dpuf