Our group is hosting a webinar tomorrow (Thursday) at 6:30 pm. Information is below, and I have attached a copy of our brochure. Thank you so much. Best regards, Ann Braunstein, RD, CDN Pediatric Special Interest Group Co-Chair Greater New York Dietetic Association ----------------------------------------------- The Greater New York Dietetic Association Pediatric Special Interest Group presents CHILDHOOD WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: TOOLS FOR WORKING WITH KIDS AND FAMILIES With Melissa Halas-Liang, MA RD, CDE Founder of SuperKids Nutrition (www.superkidsnutrition.com<http://www.superkidsnutrition.com>) LIVE WEBINAR Thursday, April 16, 2015 6:30-8:00 PM (Eastern Time) Do you want to learn new, fun, and effective ways to help parents with overweight and obese children? Join nationally recognized nutrition educator Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RD, CDE, founder of SuperKids Nutrition, as she shares her top tips for nutrition professionals working with pediatric populations and families. COURSE OBJECTIVES Following this course, participants will be able to: * Teach parents positive ways to speak to their children about healthy eating and weight * Work with families to set realistic and appropriate weight goals based on age and weight status * Use new strategies to help families create solutions that counter our obesogenic environment * Identify eating issues specific to children and teens, and how these factors may be contributing to weight gain * Counter habits that contribute to weight gain in children, especially during summer months * Supply parents with effective educational materials on pediatric obesity prevention and weight management * Understand paternal influences on weight gain CONTINUING EDUCATION Registered Dietitians: this activity has been approved for 1.5 continuing professional education hours. REGISTRATION For more information and to register for this event, visit the GNYDA Events page at www.gnyda.org/Public/Events.aspx#event285<http://www.gnyda.org/Public/Events.aspx#event285>