Take your child shopping for clothes, out to eat, or watch as your child tries to play with the other kids on the playground or at sports - you realize that excessive weight causes "outside" problems.

"Inside" your child is likely to be feeling shame, humiliation, sadness and depression.

Society doesn't make it any easier - the nation may be getting heavier, but it is not anymore accepting. Your child has been called hurtful names to their face or behind their back. It may not seem to matter what others think, but it does matter how your child reacts. Typically a child with food issues seeks comfort in the problem - eating more food.

It's not a matter of your child getting a growth spurt and growing into their body. It is fact that without intervention, obese children are likely to grow up to be obese adults. The physical consequences are extremely serious and potentially life threatening, including diabetes, high cholesterol, or heart disease. But that is the future. Today you can make a difference in this future. The issues of obesity and weight can be addressed now.

This interactive Better Family University course delivered live and online in the privacy of your home, will explain how to make simple, yet effective, adjustments to your family's diet and routine that will not only lead your child to a healthier future, but will also increase family togetherness.

About This Course

Children are growing up in a world of excess. Everywhere you turn children are bombarded with aggressive marketing of fast food, junk foods and sodas. The busy career lifestyle parent's lead means less time for cooking healthy and nutritious meals, so slow-cooked, sit-down dinners are a rare event.

It's harder for kids to be active than it used to be. Physical education programs are inadequate and, in many schools, recess is being cut back or even eliminated. Parents aren't around as much to supervise after school, so instead of running around outdoors with friends, kids enjoy more "screen time" on computers or video games, which just leads to more snacking.

No child chooses to be obese.

Obesity is a difficult problem that develops slowly over time as habits develop and pounds accumulate. If your child is stigmatized by other children because of weight, the problem may develop an emotional component too. Before you know it, your child may feel discouraged, trapped and helpless. You want to help-naturally-but it's difficult to know what to do, especially if you happen to suffer from weight issues yourself.

An overweight child is not likely to lose weight on his or her own. It's up to parents to help their child turn the problem around and find the balance between eating calories and burning them through physical activity. If your child has developed a sedentary lifestyle, she / he is probably not going to get up and moving until you do.

It's important to get control of the problem during childhood. The longer bad habits are allowed to continue, the more comfortable they become and the harder they are to break.

Childhood obesity is a family issue that requires a family solution.

You and your child may even be in denial - it's baby fat, he's big boned, she's a little chubby, our whole family is a little overweight - Face it, you have a problem.

Overcoming childhood obesity is going to require a daily commitment on your part, but the rewards are well worth it, not just for your overweight child, but for your entire family! In this Better Family University course, you will discover innovative and practical ways to make simple changes that will cause life changing improvements in your child's eating habits and activity level.

The best news is, these changes will affect far more than your child's weight. Excess weight can affect moods, attitudes, and outlooks, so once the weight loss begins, expect to see improvements in other areas as well. You can even expect to find that your level of day-to-day enjoyment will increase, as you share more fun activities as a family.

You Will Discover...

• Ways to change your home environment to make weight loss easier for your child
• Quick ideas for family meals. . . and what to serve
• Fun, motivating family activities for promoting weight loss
• What to pack in your child's lunchbox
• Specific improvements to make in your entire family's eating habits
• How to bolster your child's self-image while encouraging changes
• Little adjustments that add up to big improvements
• The best foods to add to your family's diet
• The foods you must remove from your pantry right away

An obese child needs help to break the pattern that is keeping the weight on. As the parent, you must lead the way in helping your child to get control of obesity while youth and growth are on his or her side. After your child stops growing, it will be far more difficult for him or her to shed the excess pounds. Address the problem now by learning the best methods to apply from acknowledged parenting and weight loss experts.

You Will Be Able To...

• Provide healthier food choices for your child, even with a busy schedule
• Recognize and avoid the worst food choices
• Increase your child's activity level while adding excitement to life
• Involve the entire family in developing new habits
• Establish healthier daily routines
• Set a good example for your child
• Provide appropriate, enjoyable alternatives to sedentary activities
• Energize your entire family to get moving and stay active

Your child's weight can improve in a short time, if you take steps to address the problem now. Imagine your child's pride six months from now when he or she can shop for new clothes in a smaller size and other people start to comment on how good she / he looks. Your overweight child needs your help. Isn't it time to get started? Give your child the gift of a healthier future. Enroll in this Better Parnenting University course today.

Who Should Enroll?

You - if you are a parent or guardian of a child aged 5-15.