Youth sports are an important part of children’s physical and emotional development – having many positive benefits to their growth. It encourages physical exertion, which in turn decreases the risk for obesity, and helps develop social dexterity and promotes leadership skills. Most importantly, sports are FUN! Participating in a variety of sports as children can help to prevent overuse injuries, compared to those who specialize in one sport early on. #WorldPediatricBoneAndJointDay #PBJday #YouthSports #SportInjuries