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fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago
Education

"You're Setting Them Up For Disappointment": People With Kids Are Sharing The Modern Parenting Trends They 100% Disagree With

Some parents push children into multiple organized sports and training despite limited aptitude, increasing the risk of disappointment rather than nurturing enjoyment.
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago
Parenting

How Kids Get Overscheduled and Overstimulated

Give children scheduled downtime, limit activities to one per season, hover less, and allow failures to build resilience and self-regulation.
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago
Education

"You're Setting Them Up For Disappointment": People With Kids Are Sharing The Modern Parenting Trends They 100% Disagree With

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fromPsychology Today
7 months 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
9 months 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.
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