Miami Herald – SARAH E. MESSIAH
“The season of beautiful weather is upon South Florida, and that’s a perfect time to get our children outside and moving. Introduce them to the wealth of fitness resources right in our backyard, including miles of beautiful beaches, waterways and hundreds of acres of parks. Being physically active from early childhood can build a lifetime of healthy habits. Research of children of all ages shows that not only does regular exercise and activity increase physical and cardiovascular health, it can improve sleep; reduce stress, depression and anxiety; increase attention, learning and school performance; and minimize illness, all while maintaining a healthy weight.”(more)