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The current study gathered insights from parents to (1) identify children\u2019s weight-related health behaviors that need support during the summer, (2) examine potential intervention activities and their relevant barriers and facilitators, and (3) describe the preferred logistics of a summer obesity prevention intervention.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Two rounds of focus groups were conducted virtually between February and April 2025. Participants (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 26) were parents of elementary school-aged children from low-income families. 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