Unfortunately I do not see her often enough, and I am sorry to say I blame my daughter. I have never mentioned weight to my grandaughter only given her praise, but have mentioned healthy eating and how certain foods are really good for building bones, hair etc.
That is why I am sorry for her as she will not eat what is put on her dinner plate, only the unhealthy stuff, leaves anything which is good for her and her mother lets her and then she is straight into the sweets etc. Everything she eats is processed.
She does have a fair bit of excercise, walks to school, dancing.
I love her loads but am worried about her. If I mention anything to my daughter she gets very touchy. She is now overweight but was a really skinny child and teenager and only gained after she had children ( dont we all).
Will mention kidshealth site to my daughter that might help. By the way my grandaughter is only 7 always been a large child but I can see the weight gaining more rapidly now.
My son in law is a fussy eater and eats unhealthy food so that doesnt help.
KELLY_SP 12/28/06 9:34 A
Hi Mary,
I think it is wonderful that you are concerned for your granchild. I'm not sure how old your granchild is but I would be very gentle with any approach with her...girls at any age can be sensitive about self perception. Is it possible to help teach your grandchild about healthy eating habits and fun activities to get her moving a bit more? I would focus on positive healthy lifestyle changes. Maybe suggest to your daughter that she visits www.kidshealth.org since SparkPeople is not designed for children of any age. This will allow her to read the information from "someone other than her mom" and maybe she will be more willing to change habits. Good luck with everything and keep us posted on how it goes.
Be well, Kelly
CRICKETRO 12/28/06 3:23 A
i wish my grandma was like u. instead she stuffed my face not to "get hungry".
do u spend a lot of of time wt ur grandchild? if so, try to be active, cook healthy food and such. do talk to the child's mother and if u must, to a doctor. if u can't open her eyes, a doctor sure can. excuses are all over, facts are not!
LANEYBUGMOM22 12/27/06 6:43 P
My mother constructively criticizes me all the time. I take it exactly that way. She is my mother, she loves me and she is just trying to help. I don't always agree but sometimes I already know in my heart she is right, but it makes me take action. That being said, childhood obesity is an epidemic, and she should learn to eat right when she is a child. I would hope someone would say something to me! And I would say something if it was my daughter. I am not saying everyone will react well, but I think it should be addressed by someone loving rather than a stranger.
WISHFUL7 12/27/06 6:37 P
Hi,
Since finding the SP site my attitude to healthy diet has changed.
My grand-daughter is overweight I try to mention it to her mother, but she make excuses all the time. I am worried she is going to be bullied at school and is very unhealthy as I have not seen her eat a healthy meal. Only chips, burger sweets etc.
Should I say something stronger? How would you feel if your mother mentioned something like this to you?
I have mentioned Sparks to them and will email them the site details.
