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1. Stay on track
– With your doctor, watch your kid?s growth and monitor his BMI. Discuss any concerns without your child in the room.
– Assess the household?s habits. Is everyone eating healthily, sleeping well and getting enough exercise"
– Watch how your kid is behaving. Is your son refusing to swim without a shirt on"

2. Watch your language
– Keep the focus on making kids feel good in their bodies.
– Get rid of scales; body weight doesn?t tell you how healthy you are.
– Watch how you refer to your own body and the bodies of others.
– Telling people they need to lose weight is as useful as telling someone with depression to cheer up.

3. Nourish and nurture – Offer veggies before a meal so no one sits down starving and is inclined to overeat.
– Avoid all sugary drinks, including juice, which tends to be concentrated.
– Use smaller plates: Studies show portion sizes tend to mirror plate sizes.
– Don?t stock unhealthy foods.

4. Limit screen time
– Restrict screen time to two hours a day. To avoid conflict, set an alarm to inform your child when screen time is up.
– Discourage eating in front of screens, as it can lead to mindless consumption.

5. Move it!
– Every kid should have at least an hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day.
– Invite your child to rake leaves with you, shovel snow, walk to school, walk the dog or si...