U.S. News & World Report – Anna Medaris Miller
“While there’s no question that physical activity in youth is critical for physical and mental health, as well as for developing lifelong healthy habits, how exercise is presented and pursued matters, says Skye Donovan, a physical therapist and associate professor of physical therapy at Marymount University, who researches childhood obesity…Tailoring children’s exercise habits to their age is important…Kids are not just little adults – they have different physiology…There are also psychological concerns with young runners…An emphasis on competition rather than enjoyment can also be a problem for children.”(more)