When it comes to overweight kids and teens and their families, Dr. Kerri Boutelle has seen it all!

A psychologist at UC San Diego who specializes in the causes, characterization, prevention, and treatment of childhood and adolescent obesity and eating disorders, Dr. Boutelle runs a clinical practice where she identifies innovative and cost-effective treatment strategies for obese children, their families, and their primary-physicians.

Dr. Boutelle discusses the ten worst things parents often do or say to try and help their overweight child — followed by tips for what does work.

What have you done to try and motivate your child to lose weight?  Did it work? Enjoy this info-packed podcast with Dr. Boutelle!