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The Thrive Together Youth and Families Program is an initiative by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) dedicated to empowering youth and families on their journeys with weight and health. The program provides tailored resources, guidance and support to address common challenges such as weight management, body image, healthy eating, physical activity, mental health and more. Thrive Together fosters a safe, inclusive and encouraging environment where families can access credible information, connect with a supportive community and take actionable steps toward better health.
What You’ll Find:
- Understanding Childhood Obesity: Learn about causes, effects and treatment options.
- Support for Families: Get tips and tools to help your family create healthier habits together.
- Bullying Prevention: Learn how to address weight-based bullying and encourage a positive self-image in your child.
For ongoing access to even more tools and highlights, consider becoming an OAC Community+ Member for just $25/year!
We encourage you to explore and share these resources so that together, we can support our children and give them a brighter, healthier future.
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Teen Voices
Thriving with Teen Spirit – Maggie’s Story
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Navigating Adolescent Obesity: John’s Journey
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Finding Her Path: Abri’s Journey to Health and Self-Advocacy
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Resources
Resource Library
Weight Matters Magazine has dedicated Kids Corner articles, which are available in our resource library.
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OAC Health Talks
Join us for an insightful OAC Health Talk with Jill Castle, MS, RDN, a renowned pediatric nutrition expert, who will provide actionable strategies for parents and caretakers to foster a positive family culture
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OAC Health Talks
Professor of Pediatrics, Aaron Kelly, PhD, will help you understand what childhood obesity is, how to talk to your child’s healthcare provider about it and the different treatment options available.
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Fresh Perpectives
Faith shares her experiences growing up with obesity and offers powerful advice to adolescents and teens dealing with weight-based bullying.
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Take Action to Prevent Bullying
Write to governors and secretaries/commissioners of education, urging them to ensure schools have protections against weight-based bullying in their codes of conduct.
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OAC provides trusted, evidence-based education and resources to help children and families better understand obesity, navigate care and make informed decisions about their health.
Your donation helps us create and share these resources with more families while advancing a future where every person affected by obesity is treated with dignity and has access to the support they deserve.
Make a gift today and help ensure children and families have the knowledge, tools and support they need to thrive.