Forbes.com is reporting that while childhood obesity is at an all time high, experts say that parents are very powerful weapon in helping their kids maintain a healthy weight. Last week, three studies were presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies' annual meeting that were aimed strictly at ways parents can help their children get to a healthy weight. Low-income mothers need to know which foods they should be serving to their kids. Parents of all income levels need to foster positive self-esteem and body image in their children and adolescents. And all parents need to be realistic about their child's weight. Some parents don't feel their children are overweight despite their doctor's warnings. Learn more about what parents can do to help their children maintain a healthy weight online.