 The topic of weight is hard enough for us to talk about as adults, even harder when the conversation involves kids. Getting the language right and the messaging right is so important, especially when you consider that one in five kids is now obese. For a recent episode of my podcast, Chasing Life, I spoke with Dr. Jack Yanofsky, a leading pediatric endocrinologist. He offered five tips for talking to kids about their weight. Number one, tread lightly. You want to make sure your kid is comfortable talking to you.