Burnout in Young Athletes: How to Keep the Fun in Sports

​​Does your young child dream of becoming the next big Olympic star or pro athlete? While you might share those goals, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reminds parents to take a common-sense approach to sports training to prevent burnout. Find tips to keep sports participation fun so it can help build a lifelong habit of physical activity.​

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