Does a child quitting a sports team set them up for a lifetime of giving up when things don’t quite go their way? This dad says yes.
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Unscheduled Summer Brings Some Shame, Some Boredom, Much Joy
just as I began to feel bad for my no-camp kids, I listened to your many plans a little closer. I hear exhaustion in your voice already. So once the shame subsides, I’m looking forward to an unscheduled summer around the house — together.
Overscheduled Children Miss Life’s Sidelines
A child’s schedule can fill up quickly. How do you decide which activities make the cut?