Kids and Activities

Extracurricular activities can provide children with fond memories and learning experiences that may shape their lives for many years to come. In this Children's Channel video, Geoffrey Putt, PsyD, director of outpatient therapy services at Akron Children's, discusses the role parents can play in ensuring a healthy balance in the amount and type of these activities.

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