Monday, August 15, 2011

Family Fatigue

The weekend papers included an article on family fatigue.
Apparently it is common for families of primary aged children to be racing from organised activity to activity.
Soccer, music, dance, scouts, swimming, art, football, athletics, netball . .

Of course these activites have many benefits for the children.
However more than one or two at any one time can cause tiredness and anxiety.

The article highlighted the importance of allowing children time to play.
To simply be kids.
To dream.
To imagine.
To create.
To rest.
To read.
To enjoy.

Balance is the key.