After school is not baby-sitting:
After school activities thrive only if it is backed by sufficient parental involvement. What would a soccer match be without parents cheering their little heroes from the sidelines?
Research and choose:
Instead of convenience being the decisive factor, find out things that will interest your child. Once you select a program, get the fine print and find out what you have to contribute.
Free time:
Many children attend piano classes, followed by ballet and squeeze in some time for play dates in between just before they rush home in time for bed. This rigor is too much for a
child. So, go slow.
When to quit:
Often, parents enroll their child in an activity to discover that he may not be the prodigy they thought he would be. This is the time to let go. Your child may not become the next
wonder-kid. But, let him cultivate an interest that he enjoys. Finding an activity that fits your child's likes will be more rewarding for them and for you.
Cherish:
Get involved with your child in the things they enjoy. Be a stage mom or an assistant coach. Get your hands dirty digging in the dirt as they show you how they learned to plant seeds
and watch them grow. You're never to old to fingerpaint or to take a turn on the swings. Take time to cherish your little ones, they won't be little that long.
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