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Overinvolved Sports Parents: A Plea for Sanity
Did you hear the story about the crazed Little League Mom who stalked, threatened and harassed a Little League official after her son failed to make the summer travel baseball team- and who then arranged to have the official killed?
Involvement in Extracurricular Activities
According to a study by the National Center for Education Statistics, students who take part in extracurricular activities are three times as likely to make higher grades in math and reading than kids who don’t. In addition to academic benefits, students also get an opportunity to experience teamwork, learn new skills and make friends through after-school activities. From middle school through college, opportunities for student participation in extracurricular activities vary widely to accommodate student interests.
Bullying & Parent Involvement
Parents can prevent their children from becoming bullies, according to a report in Science Daily. Parents should also be able to recognize the signs that tell them whether their child has become the victim of a bully. Bullying is a serious problem, and parents should not brush it off as simply a childhood experience.
Keeping Toddlers Safe – Getting Older Siblings Involved
Families with toddlers know the importance of childproofing. These walking vacuums seem to find everything and quickly put it into their mouths. This is especially worrisome in houses with a toddler and older children, as the older kids usually have toys that are the perfect size for their younger brother or sister to swallow or choke on.
Santa’s Little Helpers: Involve Kids in Holiday Party Planning
A holiday party for friends, neighbors and extended family is a lovely addition to your holiday traditions. Involve the kids in holiday party planning, from the invitations through cleaning up. Kids can help with party planning for both formal and casual holiday parties. Little ones are thrilled to participate and won’t even realize that they’re learning valuable party planning and hosting skills along the way.