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fromPsychology Today
21 hours ago

The Cost of Growing Up Too Soon

Everything feels heavier for them. School days are longer. Homework starts earlier. What we now call "free time" is often filled with organized sports, tutoring, or screens. Schedules, routines, and pressure have replaced the easy rhythm of childhood. It has taken a toll on the mental health of our children over the past 50 years. Anxiety, depression, and attention problems have risen sharply.
Mental health
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Can Kids Get Burnt Out? Signs You Might Be Over-Scheduling Your Kid

Many children face heavy schedules of school plus multiple organized activities, leaving limited time for rest, play, and connection to personal interests, risking emotional and developmental strain.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

31 Things Millennial Parents Deal With That Our Parents Could Never Have Imagined

Youth sports have intensified significantly with increased pressure, overscheduling, and costly programs affecting children and parents alike.
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