Organized sports are a part of the American culture from football to baseball to basketball. Our children enjoy a variety of social and health benefits from participating in organized sports and we encourage parents to get active with their children and maintain those high levels of activity in order to combat the danger of childhood obesity – but it’s important to understand that you need to balance that encouragement with a healthy dose of practicality. There is a great deal of pressure put on children to succeed in sports by their parents, their coaches and their peers. The emphasis is … Continue reading →