How busy should my children be? How do we pick activities? Should I force them to stick with things they don’t like?
Occasionally you might meet a child who seems to have it all figured out at a young age. She excels at a particular sport or activity and does the same in school. She sails through things effortlessly and takes changes in stride. In contrast, many parents and children struggle to strike a balance between downtime and activity. Children and parents alike get overwhelmed by the number of choices and feel confused about what to do and how to fit it all in.
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