From Jessica, Child's Age 7 - 09/15/04 - IP#: 192.160.6.xxx Click here to reply
how can I help my daughter understand that being overweight is not good if I am overweight and she thinks the world of me? Is 7 too young?
Reply from Cindy, Child's Age 8 - 12/06/04 - IP#: 24.75.45.xxx Yes im sorry but 7 is to young to start about the weight just maybe go for walks with her and take her to the playground ot play. and for you, you should work on loosing weight and eating healthy becuase your child looks up to you so she is watching everything you do and if you eat healthy she will too and if you go for walks she will want to come
Reply from Carolina, Child's Age 11 - 11/27/04 - IP#: 85.64.107.xxx Jessica, I've just replied something similar to another mum in your situation. Seven years old is not too young. Kids learn from their parents from age 0, the only difference is that lil' kids like your daughter learn from what they see and older kids from what they see and hear. It's very good that you are concerning about it now and not when she will be 15. I think that the best to do, since you are also overweighted, is to start a meals plan together, mother and daughter. SHOW your little girl how you take care of your health, and of hers. SHOW her how important it is to eat healthy food and without excess. SHOWING her is the best way to teach her. But only one thing... have a doctor consulted, they always help and they will amaze you with the simple solutions they have.
