The Question Every Parent Should Ask Before Signing Their Kid Up for Another Activity
Another practice. Another lesson. Another commitment. It all comes from love. But before adding one more thing to the calendar, there’s a question worth asking. Is this helping my child thrive, or just keeping them busy?
Overscheduled kids don’t always look stressed. Sometimes they just look tired.
Busy isn’t the same as healthy
Activities can be great. But when days are packed from morning to night, kids lose time to rest, play, and move freely. Overscheduled kids often miss out on the unstructured movement their bodies need.
Free time isn’t wasted time. It’s recovery.
What gets pushed out
When schedules fill up, movement often becomes structured only. Practice replaces play. Instruction replaces exploration. Overscheduled kids may move a lot in one way, but miss the variety their bodies need to develop fully.
They also lose ownership over how they move.
Asking the right question
Before committing, ask: Does this leave room for play? Does my child enjoy it? Does it add pressure or relieve it? These questions matter more than skill development. Overscheduled kids benefit most from balance, not perfection.
Final thoughts
Not every opportunity needs to be taken. Sometimes the healthiest choice is space. Space to move. Space to rest. Space to be a kid.
Please note that any advice shared here is general in nature, and we recommend checking in with a professional in regard to your child’s needs.
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