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How Much After School is Wise for a 10 Year-Old?

September 30th, 2014 at 9:09pm

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as seen in Brooklyn Family Magazine and on NYParenting.com Dear Sharon, In thinking about after school activities for this school year, my husband and I were wondering if there’s a limit for our 10-year-old son.
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Short Stories About Families
- Helping Children Communicate
  When my oldest son was a teenager he would come home from school in a sulky and uncommunicative mood. He would usually make a hamburger when he first walked in the door. If I said … Continue reading HERE »
- Picking Your Battles – Two Stories
  Both stories are about families who were repeating a fight without much resolution. They decided to let the cause of friction go for a while to reduce overall tension and focus on different ways to … Continue reading HERE »
- Big Reactions to Little Things
  “Sally’s” story begins at a local children’s museum. She is four years old and enjoying a play date with a good friend. They have been laughing and playing together for a few hours when they … Continue reading HERE »
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Playground Interviews
- Back To School
  I interviewed parents and children over the Labor Day weekend and here is a summary of their thoughts about heading back to school FROM THE PARENTS What’s good: It’s great to have relaxed time together … Continue reading HERE »
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Sharon’s “Parenting: The Art of Trying” booklet series
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Archive for the After School Activities Category

How Much After School is Wise for a 10 Year-Old?

Short Stories About Families

Helping Children Communicate

Picking Your Battles – Two Stories

Big Reactions to Little Things

Playground Interviews

Back To School

Sharon’s “Parenting: The Art of Trying” booklet series