Today's Tip for Families

[En español]

01-13-2025

Balance Your Child's Schedule

Schoolwork, outside activities, family time and free time all contribute to your child's growth and development. But maintaining a healthy balance between them is important. Don't feel you must cram every activity your child wants to do into this year.

If fitting everything in is a struggle:

• Cut down on the number of different extracurricular activities. Instead, encourage your child to explore just one or two in depth.
• Decrease the overall amount of time your child spends on structured activities. Children need enough free time to play, read and explore ideas on their own.
• Avoid adding pressure when your child plays sports or practices music. Getting upset about a missed pass or wrong note can keep your student from enjoying the activity.
• Make time for family. Just hang out and talk. Schedule a regular family night so you can connect and build supportive relationships.

Brought to you by:

Whittier Elementary School
Linda Rangel, Principal

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