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Parent Talk: Say No to Over-Scheduling, Why Less is More
As the school year kicks off, learning to say no is imperative and recommended by a Defer Elementary teacher and mom.
Less is more. The Italians call it “Il far bel niente”; the beauty of doing nothing. That should be the mantra of a new school year, not only for our kids but for parents as well. Most of us have experienced the feeling of having too much on our plates at one time, and rarely is it a peaceful experience. Not only does having too much on the agenda create stress for parents, but it can affect children just as much, and can even contribute to mental health issues in some circumstances. I often see kids in treatment who are struggling with anxiety or mood disorders. One of my suggestions is ensure sufficient down time in the child’s life, and to find things to eliminate to create more ‘me’ time. Cheryl Lapensee, a second grade teacher at …
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brian mazurek
5:43 pm on Sunday, August 14, 2011
Aside from all that, boy did Harper Woods ever put on a great 10u tournament or what? The kids got to go on the field at Comerica Park. Great baseball diamonds for them to play on at Johnston Park and that guy (Pat L) working the grill was a riot! Now lets all just get along and root for the Lions and Wolverines this fall! LOL. more ›