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Quote of the Week
"My point is, life is about balance. The good and the bad. The highs and the lows. The pina and the colada." -- Ellen DeGeneres
Why Balanced Kids Are Happy Kids
"Balance" is easy to say, but not always so easy to achieve. How do parents know how much is enough, and how much is too little or too much? There's no easy answer, but the following article breaks it down into everyday steps that we can do to bring some balance into our children's lives.
"Is your child's schedule so busy that you spend your days racing from activity to activity, or does your child refuse to get involved in anything? In order to raise kids well, they need a balance of activities." [more]
Reading Corner
 Title: The Art of Roughhousing
By: Lawrence J. Cohen, Anthony T. DeBenedet Stage: Any
"Everywhere you look, physical play -- what some might call "roughhousing"-- is being marginalized. Gym classes are getting shorter. Recess periods are being eliminated. Some new schools don’t even have playgrounds. Is it any wonder children retreat to "virtual horseplay" via video games? But Drs. Anthony T. DeBenedet and Lawrence J. Cohen are here to shake things up—literally! With The Art of Roughhousing, they show how rough-and-tumble play can nurture close connections, solve behavior problems, boost confidence, and more. Drawing inspiration from gymnastics, martial arts, ballet, traditional sports, and even animal behavior, the authors present dozens of illustrated activities for children and parents to enjoy together—everything from the "Sumo Dead Lift" to the "Rogue Dumbo". These delightful games are fun, free, and contain many surprising health benefits for parents. So put down those electronic games and get ready to rumble!" -- Goodreads Review
Recommended by Cubs Editors
Be The Change
This article reassures us that extracurricular activities are not bad for kids, while reminding us that they need down time to relax and regenerate. It's even better if you can get some R&R with them. Take a few minutes to review your child's schedule, keeping in mind some of the pointers from the article, and reflect on the importance of each actvity and its impact on your child and on your family. For ideas of how to respond when your child doesn't know what to do with down time, here are some tips.
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