Overscheduling?

Unpopular Opinion! Are we overscheduling our kids? 

Our kids are busier than ever - between playdates, school, classes, birthday parties - they are overscheduled and exhausted. They need their downtime too. Time to be bored, which allows for them to develop planning strategies, problem solving skills, flexibility, and time to get creative. Through play and boredom they rest their bodies and minds, and process the world that is around them. So next time you have the urge to schedule another class for your child, remember that boredom is a good thing!