Maybe it’s time to move chess club off the schedule.
The more structured extracurricular activities a child has, the greater the chance they will exhibit negative behaviors such as having trouble concentrating, getting easily distracted, and fighting with other children, a new study finds.
Parents should lighten the activity load by participating in “free playtime” with their kids — a move that could reduce the likelihood they’ll develop anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions.
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