After school kids activities is a conundrum for countless parents. Studies show that the hours between 3 and 7 during the week are the prime time for violent juvenile crime, the period during which kids are most likely to become the victims of violent crime or be involved in accidents. So, how do you keep [...]

A major concerns for busy working parents is choosing the right activities for after school. There are so many factors to consider, such as cost, proper supervision, age appropriateness, personal development and enjoyment. Choosing the right activity can open up a whole new world to your child if they love how they’re spending their time. [...]

Many parents depend on computers and television to baby sit the kids until they can get home from work, which means these latchkey kids are developing a number of problems, such as childhood obesity, juvenile crime and antisocial behavior. Getting your children involved with after-school activities is an excellent way to keep them busy and [...]

With the cost of education rising faster than salaries, many families simply can’t afford the expense of activities after school. Consequently, we’re seeing more children being babysat by television and a disturbing rise in the number of kids getting into trouble during those unsupervised hours between school letting out and parents getting home from work. [...]

Getting kids involved in good after school pursuits is important to childhood development. A well chosen program will supplement creative activities and seat work that the child does in school and can teach them new skills. Yet it will offer more than just keeping your child supervised, as a lifelong love for music, sports or [...]

Kids shouldn’t stop learning at the end of the school day. Fun afterschool activities can help keep their minds working while they are taking a break from the books. Extracurricular activities also give kids the chance to get active and blow off some steam. In this article, we’ll share some lively games and projects that [...]

In today’s economy, no school has been left untouched by budget cuts. Extra-curricular activities have fallen to the wayside as schools struggle to meet the demands of academic child development, yet this has left millions of students with nothing to do at the end of every school day. The disturbing byproduct of these cutbacks is [...]