Child obesity is on the rise – here’s how to help them while building their self-esteem, by Anna Tyzack As a parent, how do you handle your child’s weight ?.
As a parent, how do you handle your child’s weight? With ever-increasing awareness of the risks of eating disorders, the question about the best tactics for dealing with potentially shameful feelings around food is more urgent than ever. One in five children is now obese by the time they leave primary school and most will stay overweight as adults, increasing the risk of future ill health.
Ella is an active, intelligent and outgoing 6-year-old who rarely cries or complains – apart from when she sees her reflection in the mirror. “She keeps.