Kids are losing fitness during the summer. How do we fight back?

young girl at playground with her head buried in a phone

In affluent, industrialized countries, we hear a lot about children’s lack of physical activity. What gets mentioned less often is the seasonal component: Contrary to what we might expect, kids tend to become less active during the summer months, and less physically fit. How big is the shortfall, and what can we do to combat it?

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