How School Recess Promotes Healthy Development

Dr. Sandra Hassink is joined by Dr. Bob Murray, a pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition specialist, and Cathy Ramstetter, Ph.D., a health educator, to discuss the new AAP policy statement, "The Crucial Role of Recess in School." Together, they explore how recess and wakeful rest support the brain's ability to process learning, the role of physical activity in memory consolidation, and how pediatricians can advocate for quality recess in schools. Resources: • The Crucial Role of Recess in School | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics (https://tinyurl.com/2cp8h4r8) • Why School Recess Is Important for Kids of All Ages: AAP Policy Explained - HealthyChildren.org (https://tinyurl.com/ydfr3v7k) • Community Health and Advocacy (https://tinyurl.com/mudu9arr)