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Pediatric Obesity Management: Become the Expert in Your Clinic is a self-paced, five-part learning series developed by the multidisciplinary team at Brenner FIT. This training is designed to equip healthcare professionals with practical tools to support children facing weight-related health concerns.

Grounded in Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility framework for feeding and activity, the series emphasizes a safe, family-centered approach to building positive health habits. Participants will learn how to communicate about weight with sensitivity and confidence, guide parents in creating structured routines, reduce mealtime pressure, and foster stronger family communication and trust.

Who Should Participate:

  • Physicians/Physician Assistants
  • Nurses/Nurse Practitioners
  • Registered Dietitians
  • Social Workers/Behavioral Health Providers
  • Health Educators
  • Certified Medical Assistants/Certified Nursing Assistants

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Explain research-based approaches to childhood obesity treatment and apply effective intervention strategies when working with children.
  • Identify weight bias and practice supportive, non-harmful communication with families about weight and health.
  • Recognize different types of pressure and restriction around feeding and activity and use strategies to help parents and children build a more positive, stress-free approach to eating and movement.
  • Recommend practical tools and skills to help parents lead their families in making lasting, healthy habit changes.

Program Topics

Course 1: Laying the Foundation
Course 2: The Brenner FIT Approach to Feeding Children
Course 3: Weight Bias and Do No Harm
Course 4: The Brenner FIT Approach to Activity with Children
Course 5: Putting Concepts into Practice