For many parents, getting children to be more active is a chore, especially when kids prefer to watch TV, play video games, or read books inside. To combat their children’s sedentary lifestyles, parents often turn to organized sports and after-school programs, which often have surprising side effects. In Colorado, girls in elementary and middle school benefit from the after-school program Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run aims to help girls run a 5k race at the end of … Continue reading “Girls’ Self-Esteem is Boosted by Running Program”