Handling All Those Activities

Handling All Those Activities

As if the day-to-day activity of going to school isnt enough, some children will join clubs, a band, cheerleading, or an organized sport. Then you have to figure out a way of handling all those activities and still making sure your child gets their school work done. Below are some ideas to help you make handling all those activities seem like a breeze.

* Make the family the priority. Yes, its true that as children go through their school years they will find more and more extra-curricular activities they would like to be involved in. Instead of allowing them to be involved in them all, tell them you expect them to be home to eat with the family. Your family is more important than any school activity.

* After family, school work is next in importance. No matter how well your child plays a sport, be sure that they do their school work well. Being talented in sports may be something to work on, but having an education is even more important.

* Limit the number of activities. If allowed to, a student could become involved in any number of school clubs and sports teams. Even though they wont like it, limit the number of activities to one that meets during school hours (a club) and one that meets after school hours (sports or band).

* Be involved in your childs activities. If youre involved with your students activities, it will show that you support them. It will also allow you to know when your child will be practising, if they have to travel out of town, and what other requirements they may have.

* Mark your calendar. Having a family calendar will help make sure you or your child doesnt miss an important event. Place the calendar in a central place in your home so everyone can add items when they find out about them. This will help you to avoid having two events on one day. If nothing else, youll know what times you have activities.

* Encourage outside-of-school friendships. Allow your children to spend time with friends outside of school. Perhaps you could have a couple of friends over for a weekend afternoon, or allow your child to go to their friends house. Becoming friends with the family would be another way to encourage friendships.

Sports, band, cheerleading, and school clubs are all important activities. However, they pale in comparison to time with the family and doing school work. Learn that handling all those activities doesnt have to be difficult. A family calendar gives you a place to keep track of them all.