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Balancing School, Fall Sports Season & Your Child’s Mental Health

Tips to help parents support their student’s success

The fall season is upon us and as teens go back to school, many are also gearing up for the sports season. Participating in sports, whether casual play or organized athletics, can be highly beneficial.  Regular physical activity can help defend against common health issues such as obesity and type 2 diabetes in children. Sports can also strengthen social relationships with friends and family.

That’s why, the federal government has set a goal of increasing participation in after-school or extracurricular sports to 63% of young people from ages 6 to 17 by 2030. The current participation rate here in California is less than 50%.

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