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Elementary aged children are beginning to find what sports, music, and activities they are interested in. With the increase in interests also comes a tendency to overschedule, and parents may need to help their children implement schedules that will keep things running smoothly. Hear from our experts how to create a balance between school and extracurricular life and how to help your child deal with the pressure of wanting to overcommit.

Sports

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Michael Gervais, PhD
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The benefits of sports for children
Michael Gervais, PhD
High Performance Psychologist
Owen McKibbin
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What can kids learn from singular and team sports?
Owen McKibbin
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Music, Art and Performance

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Fernando Pullum, MA
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The benefits of exposing children to music
Fernando Pullum, MA
Director of Performing Arts & Educational Specialist
Madeline Levine, PhD
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Parenting artistic children
Madeline Levine, PhD
Psychologist & Author

Other Activities

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Jodi Wing
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Benefits of journaling
Jodi Wing
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Rachel Simmons
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The Girls Leadership Institute
Rachel Simmons
Author & Educator

Pressure and Over Scheduling

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Denise Pope, PhD
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How being over-scheduled affects kids
Denise Pope, PhD
Senior Lecturer & Author

Resisting and Quitting

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Benefits of Play

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Edward Hallowell, MD, EdD
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Importance of trying multiple activities when young
Edward Hallowell, MD, EdD
Psychiatrist, ADHD Specialist, & Author
Jane M. Healy, PhD
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Benefits of unstructured play
Jane M. Healy, PhD
Educational Psychologist
Adrian Kulp
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Fostering learning through fun parent-child activities
Adrian Kulp
Author & Blogger of Dad or Alive

Related Articles

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How to Introduce an Introverted Child to Sports

Mar 21, 2014
By: Brandon Capaletti
Team sports are an integral piece of American childhood. Approximately 35 million children between the ages of 5 and 18 play some kind of organized sport every year. When you include those who play sports outside of the school system, that number increases to around 60 percent of all children...
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Seven Top Activities for Kids

Jul 25, 2014
By: Kids in the House
Bored with the same routine? While much of what you do will depend on where you live (for example, those near water access might enjoy a lake or beach day while those in the mountains can turn toward hiking for fun), there are a number of activities you can do with your kids regardless of your...
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Benefits of Sports for Kids

Aug 14, 2014
By: Kids in the House
Of all of the things that experts say you can involve your child in, sports are consistently listed as a top activity to enrich your child and help them grow into well-adjusted adults. The benefits of sports for children are far too extensive to list here, but this article is a beginning. High...
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