Too often, excessive pressure to compete pushes kids into your office with overuse injuries, overwhelming stress, and burn out. Written by a pediatrician who is also board-certified in sports medicine, this book shows caretakers: How young bodies develop for sports Age-appropriate skills Proper conditioning and how it works on a cellular level Why some kids compete to win attention Safer ways to help kids perform better Positive and negative impact on young psyches Strategies to overcome obesity and inactivity It’s a great way to help parents redefine success and provide a better, safer sports experience!