Want happier, healthier kids? Let them play outside with some supervision but mostly on their own — The South Dakota Standard

Want happier, healthier kids? Let them play outside with some supervision but mostly on their own — The South Dakota Standard

It’s gratifying to see kids playing ball this summer.Empty diamonds just don’t glitter like the ones with batters taking their cuts, infielders snapping off throws to first and outfielders chasing fly balls. Otherwise, it’s just a patch of grass, dirt and sand encircled by a fence.I often drive past fields in Sioux Falls, pausing to watch a pitch or two. Lately, the fields have been full some nights, with kids in colorful jerseys running, compet…