THE IMPORTANCE OF AFTER-
SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND
KEEPING THEM STRESS-FREE
Even though your kids would probably dispute the numbers ,
80% of a young person’s life is spent outside of school. The summer accounts for some of that
time, but much of it occurs in the hours after school is done for the day.

How kids spend that time matters. Some parents choose to enroll their children
in structured programs, which can include anything from sports to art classes to music. But
exactly how important are after-school programs? What should you look for when choosing
the right ones for your kids, and what are some ways to manage the inevitable stresses of
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