Enrichment

As a mother of four, there’s never a dull moment for celebrity mom Tori Spelling. But even as a mom on the go, Spelling still hears those dreaded words – “Mom! I’m bored!” – from her kids. So, to beat the boredom blues, she has developed a few tips and activities to keep kids entertained all year long.

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While many children find their joy and talent lies in sports activities, others find passion in the performing arts – theater, opera, magic, dance, music, singing, puppetry – just to name a few.

With budget cuts directly affecting children both at school and at home, many parents are wondering if they should supplement their child’s education with afterschool activities. The question becomes – what activities to focus on?

As parents, we sign our children up for programs and activities to expand their horizons. Here is a quick list of Do’s and Don’t’s to help make your child’s extracurricular experience awesome.

Turn Sundays into a day of family fun with sporting activities in which everyone can get involved.

After-School sports programs offer a safe place for kids to release energy, healthy exercise and reduce the risk of adult health problems.

Competition is about placing, but it needs to have its place. Undue emphasis on winning and excelling may be too much pressure for some children.

After-school activities benefit kids both mentally and physically in multiple ways. If you look around you will find a wealth of enrichment opportunities for kids