Children are just as susceptible as adults are when it comes to being overwhelmed by a busy schedule. But where adults often have the skills needed to make changes so as to better manage their time, children often need guidance and boundaries that help them to stick to a … [Read more...] about Setting Boundaries For Your Activity-Rich Child
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Keeping Children Stimulated Without Overdoing It
We all know that too much of a good thing can quickly turn into a bad thing. Yet, some times it is hard for us to see when we are overdoing it. The challenge is especially difficult for those of us with the responsibility of raising children. Of course we want to give our … [Read more...] about Keeping Children Stimulated Without Overdoing It
Is Your Child Too Busy?
Where on the one hand we see that many children spend countless hours watching TV or playing video games, there is a different sort of problem regarding how children spend their time that is less apparent. This problem is that too many kids are becoming too busy. Whether a … [Read more...] about Is Your Child Too Busy?
Make Sure Your Child Is Not Too Busy
IntroductionMost times we hear talk about how children have too much free time on their hands. Or that the free time that our children have is spent poorly. Many people focus on trying to find solutions for kids who waste their time on video games or surfing the Internet. It … [Read more...] about Make Sure Your Child Is Not Too Busy
Healthy “Busyness” Levels For Your Child
It is good to be busy. It is good to have enriching and uplifting activities planned rather than to take a complacent attitude about raising your children. It is good for children to have structure and planned activities that they enjoy and that can teach them important … [Read more...] about Healthy “Busyness” Levels For Your Child
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to