With back-to-school shopping around the corner, many parents will be surprised to learn their child has gone up a few sizes (and not because they're growing!). As kids get back in school, how can parents keep them active and help them lose weight?

Weight gain can be a difficult subject for parents to discuss with children.

Weight loss experts at Wellspring, a leader in weight loss programs for children and teens, can offer advice and simple tips to educate parents and help them prepare their children for the upcoming school year.

Weight loss can be a difficult subject for parents to discuss with children. Many parents do not fully acknowledge that their child may be overweight. Many weight loss experts attribute the lack of exercise and rising rates of obesity to more time spent on the Internet, playing video games and watching TV.

A news release with more information on how summer camps and parents can help children's summer weight loss and healthy weight management is published in today's eMaxHealth, titled Kids Gain More Weight During The Summer Than School Year.