7 tips to prevent kids from becoming summer couch potatoes

SI Live – Dr. Gracelyn Santos

“School’s out and summer is finally here, which means kids can break free of schedules and homework. For busy moms and dads, summer vacation also means a break from taxiing kids to their extracurricular activities. Hallelujah! But wait. After a day or two from decompressing from the school-year grind, should kids really be allowed to become couch potatoes? Should summer months be synonymous with kids being lazy and unproductive? For parents who are not sure how to get their children energized about maintaining physical activity in July and August, don’t worry.” (more)