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Parenting Teens Parenting Teens Teens Today High School 101 Community From Denise Witmer, your Guide to Parenting Teens Parent Called Their Teen 'Fat' A parenting seeking advice: "I have an eleven year old boy. I recently in the heat of frustration, called him fat..... I know, the worst thing I could say to this child that I love dearly. Now,I have been beating myself up and do not know quite how to fix this with him. Have I scarred his self esteem forever? Does anyone have any suggestions of how to make this right... I am so disappointed in my impulsive behavior that I know was hurtful!" Community member, smudgeid replies: "Apologize & see what you can do to make him feel better. If he is fat, I would start by changing what you have in the house - cook healthy meals & maybe consult a dietitian who will help you with better choices. (I'm not talking about a diet - because I don't think that is appropriate for an 11 year old - just better cooking choices and maybe a healthy food plan.) Don't use food as a reward & if he doesn't exercise, start dragging him on a walk around the block every night. Being heavy & not exercising is self defeating and makes it difficult in gym at school." Related Resources: Stop Yelling at Your Teen, Here's How Learn to Fall Back and Regroup In 5 Easy Steps Book Review: Ultimate Weight Solution for Teens: The 7 Keys to Weight Freedom Asking our parenting community: Do you have any advice to offer this parent? Please share in the comments area. Top Prom Tips for Parents of Teens Have a teen that has gone to the prom and nightly parties? Did you extend curfew? How did you curb your teen from drinking and driving? Please read what other parents have said and share your thoughts, advice and experiences on Prom Night. See More About:  fun teen activities  school life  your teen's prom How To Build a Winning Academic and Personal Record Teenagers who are planning to attend college need to become serious about the cost as early as their freshman year in high school. The first step in obtaining scholarships is keeping an organized record of your accomplishments during high school. See More About:  high school  getting into college  encouraging good habits Quiz: Is your teen ready to get a job? Getting a job is a huge responsibility that teens can handle if they have reached a certain level of maturity. See how your teen rates by using this screening quiz. See More About:  parenting quizzes  working teens  Parenting of Adolescents Ads Troubled Teens Parenting Defiant Teens Out of Control Teens Teen Diet Featured Articles   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More> This newsletter is written by: Denise Witmer Parenting Teens Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Parenting Teens newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Talking to Teens About Tough Issues Quiz: Are You Raising a Healthy Teen? Teen Birthday Party Themes and Ideas Programs for Troubled Teens How to Raise a Drug-Free Teen Advertisement