There are ways to prevent and treat obesity, such as lifestyle interventions, where families learn about and participate in healthy habits together. These interventions can help families improve their nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress . However, many families do not have to these interventions, due to various barriers, such as cost, availability, transportation, time, and stigma. These barriers are often unfair and reflect the social and economic in our society. They prevent many families from getting the help they need and deserve. One example of this is the story of a pediatrician a mother find healthy activities for her 10-year-old daughter who had pre-diabetes. The pediatrician faced many challenges and frustrations in finding suitable options for the family, and realized that the system was not working for them. She that there were more resources and opportunities for families like them to learn about health as a family, to play, and to thrive.