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Inclusion Criteria: Children: * enrolled in 7th grade at the start of the study, * have a body mass index percentile of 85th or greater for age and gender, * not under medical care for OB or type 1 diabetes, * have reliable internet connection at home, * have access to a computer, laptop or tablet at home, * not expected to move from the participating county before the conclusion of the study. Parents: * read at a 5th grade-level, * speak English, * have a home-mailing address (not PO box), * have a working telephone number, and * are not expected to move from the participating county before study conclusion. High school peer mentors: * are in either 10th or 11th grade at the start of the recruitment, * reside in a targeted county, * interested in working with peers, supporting others, and striving to cultivate their own health-supportive behaviors, * have reliable internet connection at home, * have access to a computer, laptop or tablet at home, * are not expected to move before the intervention ends, * can speak English, * are recommended by a teacher, school advisor, or counselor. Exclusion Criteria: Child: * not in 7th grade at the start of the study. * not able to read or Speak English; * not classified as either overweight or obese at start of study. Parents : \- not able to read or speak English. High school peer mentors: \- cannot speak and read English.