Obese Child, Separate Homes

Calliope610

I haven't read all the responses, but maybe enroll your daughter is sports/dance/play activities to encourage increased activity and exercise.

middlehaitch

A lot of people have suggested sport or other organized activities. If you look into this make sure you ex is into taking her to those classes/practices too. I can't think of any that are alternate week.

As far as a sport, you may find a martial art would suit, to start with, as she is working with other children, but not competing against them.

My GS (7yo) is small for his age and this has really helped with his confidence, team sports always had him lagging behind.

Unfortunately, unless there is an opportunity to sit with your ex and work on a 1-5 year parenting plan, you are just going to have to continue leading by example.

Cheers, h.

whosshe

middlehaitch wrote: »

A lot of people have suggested sport or other organized activities. If you look into this make sure you ex is into taking her to those classes/practices too. I can't think of any that are alternate week.

As far as a sport, you may find a martial art would suit, to start with, as she is working with other children, but not competing against them.

My GS (7yo) is small for his age and this has really helped with his confidence, team sports always had him lagging behind.

Unfortunately, unless there is an opportunity to sit with your ex and work on a 1-5 year parenting plan, you are just going to have to continue leading by example.

Cheers, h.

Thanks so much! I was thinking a martial art. I'm definitely going to look into it

Debra_LMB

whosshe wrote: »

middlehaitch wrote: »

A lot of people have suggested sport or other organized activities. If you look into this make sure you ex is into taking her to those classes/practices too. I can't think of any that are alternate week.

As far as a sport, you may find a martial art would suit, to start with, as she is working with other children, but not competing against them.

My GS (7yo) is small for his age and this has really helped with his confidence, team sports always had him lagging behind.

Unfortunately, unless there is an opportunity to sit with your ex and work on a 1-5 year parenting plan, you are just going to have to continue leading by example.

Cheers, h.

Thanks so much! I was thinking a martial art. I'm definitely going to look into it

My 6-year old granddaughter loves her Martial Arts classes and she takes a lot of pride in earning the different belts. I believe she takes them at a neighborhood recreational complex for little or no expense, except for maybe her uniform. You may also want to consider something like Girl Scouts, they can help build healthy habits and self-esteem, too.

"Good luck" from another who suffered with childhood obesity and low self-esteem.

Debra