Drew Watson

Sep 17, 2024 | swvatoday.com | Drew Watson

Mental illness is an extremely common and important issue among teenagers. Although sports and physical activity have tremendous mental health benefits, young athletes are not exempt from the ongoing mental health crisis. In fact, some potential effects of being a competitive athlete — such as perfectionism, external pressures to perform or severe injuries — may increase the risk of mental illness.

Feb 18, 2024 | bostonherald.com | Joel Brenner |Drew Watson

Does your child dream of becoming the next Olympic star or pro athlete? While you might share those goals, the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages all parents and families to take a commonsense approach when it comes to sports training. These days, it’s less common to see kids outside playing pick-up games or racing each other to see who’s the fastest. Open, free play seems to be less popular as young kids choose a single sport or activity and play it all year round.

Feb 16, 2024 | dailyherald.com | Drew Watson

Participating in sports can be important for children for good health and social development. Getty Images Dr. Drew Watson Courtesy of American Academy of Pediatrics Dr. Joel Brenner Courtesy of American Academy of Pediatrics Does your child dream of becoming the next Olympic star or pro athlete? While you might share those goals, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages all parents and families to take a common-sense approach when it comes to sports training.

Feb 12, 2024 | medicalxpress.com | Joel Brenner |Drew Watson

Does your child dream of becoming the next Olympic star or pro athlete? While you might share those goals, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages all parents and families to take a commonsense approach when it comes to sports training. These days, it's less common to see kids outside playing pick-up games or racing each other to see who's the fastest. Open, free play seems to be less popular as young kids choose a single sport or activity and play it all year round.

Feb 12, 2024 | charlotteobserver.com | Joel Brenner |Drew Watson

Does your child dream of becoming the next Olympic star or pro athlete? While you might share those goals, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages all parents and families to take a commonsense approach when it comes to sports training. These days, it's less common to see kids outside playing pick-up games or racing each other to see who's the fastest. Open, free play seems to be less popular as young kids choose a single sport or activity and play it all year round.