The Overweight Experience Journal is a collection of stories, pictures, and personal experiences from families about what it has been like to contend with pediatric weight issues. It represents the "collective wisdom" of these families as well as their health care providers. A group of parents and health care providers has reviewed all of these contributions for appropriateness.

	Family Contributions:
	• Eating and Exercise   • Getting Treatment   • Family   • Supporting the Child   • Words of Wisdom
	Child, Adolescent, & Young Adult Contributions:
	• Advice for Other Kids & Families   • Coping   • Eating and Exercise   • Family   • Friends and Social Situations   • Motivation
	Family Videos:
	• A Family Interview
	Clinician Contributions:
	• Advice for Parents & Children   • Cultural Issues   • Eating and Exercise   • Family   • Frequently Asked Questions	• Long Term Effects  • School and Peers  • Links  • Clinician Video Interviews  • Your Child’s Emotional Health, A Guide for Parents Jennifer Rein, MSW [PDF]

We know that there may be some emotional discomfort associated with reading the stories of children and parents describing their experiences dealing with childhood weight issues. Nonetheless, we hope that families learn from the stories of others facing similar experiences. The goal of the Overweight Experience Journal is to facilitate the strength and resiliency that lies in every child and family facing adversity.

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