As a parent, signing your children up for as many activities as they can fit in their schedule has become expected in our society. Between their interests, your interests for them, and academic expectations, their time fills up quickly!
Nevertheless, being involved in too many activities can lead to anxiety and stress, which is why managing your child’s involvement in extracurriculars requires balance. If you’re struggling to find the right balance for your family’s activities and commitments, our Family Therapy services can provide personalized strategies and support to help reduce stress and improve family dynamics.
Here are some tips to help your child balance their extracurricular activities, while also protecting their mental health:
By helping your child prioritize their activities, create a schedule, and practice good time management, you can help them balance their extracurricular activities and reduce stress. With these tools, extracurriculars go from being an added stress to a part of the day your child will look forward to!
Extracurricular activities are more than just filling the calendar but an opportunity for your child to connect with themselves, their family and their community. Connect with us at Decade2Connect for more parental support and tips!