Tommy Martin, MD | MedPeds on Instagram: "Advice I would give you as a pediatrician if I was not afraid of hurting your feelings Part 3: Your Child is Overweight 1. Words cut deeper than you think Comments like “Are you really going to eat that?” or “You’ve gained weight” don’t motivate kids, they shame them. Shame does not create healthy change. 2. Praise effort, not appearance Instead of focusing on body size, celebrate behaviors: “I love how strong you’re getting from playing outside!” or “I’