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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are so many bad stories online of mistakes parents made (mostly nasty comments) when parenting the overweight child/teen. I would love to hear from adults who were overweight as kids/teens: What, if anything, was helpful? [/quote]

I don't have any advice.  I developed an eating disorder and am still struggling with it 10 years later (started at 17).  I will say though, my parents were encouraging and provided support for me.  They were never critical.  Sometimes it is mistakes that have nothing to do with parents.  I think the best advice I can give you through other people  I've met struggling with EDs is DON'T nag your kid.  Don't constantly remind them about their weight, and don't offer incentives to lose the weight.  One of the girls I met through a support group had parents who would give her money for every pound lost.  That backfired after awhile.

Offer support and help them find healthier ways to eat or work out.  Change the family diet without making it obvious you are changing it because of the child.  Encourage some activities that you can do as a family.  Don't make food a reward or a punishment and don't make it the focus of celebrations.  [/quote]

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