Cindy MacCormack On The 5 Things Parents Can Do To Help Their Children Thrive and Excel In School
An Interview With Jake Frankel
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14 min readDec 5, 2022
Don’t overschedule: Psychologists say kids need time to decompress and develop naturally through non-goal-related activities. Whether it’s simply hanging out with friends, going to the movies, reading, or watching some television. As a parent, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your adolescent’s schedule isn’t too cramped or exhausting. It may be necessary for you to help them eliminate some of their activities if you find they’re overwhelmed. The best way to do this is to thoroughly discuss and approve any activity they want to participate in. This helps you keep a handle on the activities from the beginning. It also teaches them to manage their time and fully focus on a smaller number of activities.
