Activities

Teenagers are still learning what sports, music, and activities they are interested in. Often high school students choose to participate in extracurricular activities, and it can be difficult for them to balance homework and these after-school commitments. Parents may need to help their teen 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 teen deal with the pressure of wanting to overcommit.

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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...

It's 12pm... Where Did My Lunch Period Go?

Oct 15, 2013

By: Stefanie Weiss

Homework, school activities, tutors, basketball, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, dance, music lessons, extra-help, school clubs, and maybe just enough time to have a 5-minute after school snack. Our children are too busy! At lunch the other day, a friend was expressing her frustration that in her high...