by Emory Luce BaldwinKids who are always on the go from one thing to another have precious little time to day-dream, to hang out with their friends, or even to just unwind. I have heard more than one over-busy young teen ask, "Isn't this supposed to be a fun time in my life?" When I asked them what they are missing, they wistfully talk about longing for more time to just hang out in their backyards, to get together with friends, or even time to just read fun books.
With the beginning of summer, you can almost hear the collective sigh of relief, "No more teachers, no more books, no more homework...!" The weeks of summer stretch out ahead of us with the promise of fun and relaxation. Yet, for many kids I know, they will be almost as busy this summer as they were during the school year. Many children's summer schedules are filled with day camps and family vacations--and some children will have swim team and softball team practices added in too.
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