At The Body Habitat, we view physical activity as an essential part of our childhood weight management programs. Dr. Krill develops individualized activity plans that are fun, accessible, and aligned with each child's interests and lifestyle. Whether that means introducing dance, team sports, or daily walks, we'll work together to find what is best and safest for your child. This tailored approach ensures that physical activity not only addresses childhood obesity but also becomes a sustainable, enjoyable part of life, helping to lay the foundation for healthy weight management and long-term well-being.
At The Body Habitat, we address the crucial relationship between a child's psychological well-being and their weight management. We utilize tools such as mindfulness, goal setting, and positive affirmations to help correct elements contributing to unhealthy weight, including sleep issues, stress, emotional triggers, and poor self-esteem. Our goal is to empower your child to develop healthier habits and thus sustain long term healthy weight.
Dr. Krill performs a comprehensive medical evaluation to understand what physiologic factors outside of your child's control may be contributing to their weight. We may discuss medical interventions such as anti-obesity medications (AOMs) as a possible tool for helping your child. Additionally, there are certain medications that some children may already be taking that could be contributing to weight gain. If this is the case for your child, careful discussion may take place to consider an alternative therapy that does not have weight gaining effects.
Nutrition is at the heart of our pediatric weight management programs. At The Body Habitat, we provide customized, practical nutritional advice and plans (if desired) that caters to each child's lifestyle and preferences. Changes are small, slow, and steady focused on nutrition, instead of restriction. For long term, healthy weight management, we believe in arming your child with the knowledge it takes to make healthy choices and use food as medicine.