Childhood Obesity - Do you have an overweight child? We offer tips to help your child lose weight and get fit!

The My Overweight Child blog will help you keep informed about the latest research, findings, and resources available to parents of overweight or obese kids. There are many knowledgeable people working on the increasingly dire problem of childhood obesity - and we want to give parents a place where they can check in regularly to see the latest studies and tips available to help you help your child lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

We invite you to add your comments - if you have feedback for the blog, would like some specific topics covered, or you just want to share your experience as a parent dealing with childhood obesity.

Sunday, May 21, 2006

Healthy Family Fun

If you're looking for something different to do as a family, think about these ideas:
  • Visit a hands-on children's museum, where there are opportunities for all family members to run, jump and climb
  • Lace up your skates and head to the roller rink or
  • Get out those ice skates and take a few turns around the pond
  • Enroll the whole family in a kickboxing, dance or karate class

Posted By: Lori S