extracurricular activities

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    Swim lessons or confidence lessons: How activities influence self-esteem

    By Kori Ellis on Oct 9, 2012
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    From swimming classes to piano lessons, the activities that your child takes part in can help develop their self-confidence and...
  2. Parenting

    How to help your kid hone an extracurricular activity

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Sep 4, 2012
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    No doubt your community and neighborhood school offer lots of fun activities for kids. Check out ways to foster your kids' interest...
  3. School Food

    6 Reasons why after school activities are worth the effort

    By Vicki Clinebell on Sep 1, 2012
    Don't let kids miss out on the many benefits after school activities provide!
  4. Super Moms Guide: School & Learning

    6 Reasons why after-school activities are worth the effort

    By Vicki Clinebell on Jul 1, 2012
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    The benefits of after-school activities are numerous, so help your child choose a fun way to learn, develop talents and skill, and...
  5. Child Development & Health

    Paring down the extracurricular activities for your stressed out kids

    By Sarah W. Caron on Dec 9, 2011
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    Having extracurricular activities can be so important for kids because the activities can nurture social and physical fitness. But...
  6. Mom & Dad

    Slow parenting: The hands-off approach

    By Monica Beyer on Nov 15, 2010
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    Slow parenting means child-led parenting, to an extent. Those who parent this way prefer to let their children explore their world...
  7. Parenting Advice & Columns

    How to avoid overscheduling kids

    By Jen Klein on Nov 24, 2009
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    Overscheduling continues to be a hot topic for families. Parents - and kids - want to do so much that they sometimes do too much!...
  8. Child Development & Health

    Warning signs of burnout: Are your kids doing too much?

    By SheKnows Parenting Editors on Sep 28, 2007
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    In today's world kids are often overbooked — sports, school activities, after-school jobs. When is it too much? Learn about the...