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[quote=Anonymous]I have a bunch of thoughts. First of all, I can almost guarantee you that she's getting picked on at school. A kid who already isn't happy or socially comfortable + being a bigger size is going to be in a tough place during the middle school years. And girls can be vicious. Definitely restrict her time on the computer or a phone if she has one. I love the idea of her starting art classes. Artsy kids often form their own tribe and aren't so stuck to the typical social mold. And even though you said her conditioning isn't good -- is she happy enough to go to basketball? I'd praise the heck out of her ... not falsely, but notice everything good that happens and give her positive reinforcement. If she's taller than a lot of kids, is she grabbing rebounds? Is she putting in good effort? Praise whatever you can and let her know that you're proud of her. [/quote]
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