Download or read book 26 Things Parents Should Know about Choosing After School Activities for Kids written by Michele Goff and published by . This book was released on 2012-11-23 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children grow up in a society that demands expertise in everything. You really cannot sit back and decide that learning from textbooks is enough for the overall development of your child. It's the age of specialization and your child cannot afford to miss out on this window of opportunity. So, scour your locality for the most advantageous programs and enroll them for the ones you think are the best.After school programs are basically designed to develop a talent or a skill that is ignored by regular schools. These programs could be educational or recreational in nature. Whatever type they are, they basically aim to keep the child active and interested. There is often a trap in the words 'after school activities'. One may easily believe that since these activities are after school, they are not of much importance. But, one couldn't be more wrong. Research suggests that children pick up some of their most important skills from after school programs.After school activities are all about boosting a child's sense of competence. Good and effective after school activities promotes the resilience of youth and encourages them to grow stronger, be it mentally, emotionally or physically. A good after school activity will provide lots of opportunities for the young to increase their level of understanding of complex concepts. Development of academic, personal and social skills is one of the prime aims of an after school activity. As the skills develop, the child's self-esteem also increases.The most important advantage of a good after school program is that it widens your child's area of interests. He or she is introduced to new things, sometimes interesting, sometimes challenging. Mastering a new art form or a new skill increases the child's self-esteem. It also allows you to introduce your child to new career options. What marks a successful after school program? What are the things that you should look for when enrolling your child into one such program? Here's the catch!This book will be your guide in discovering great after school program ideas and after school activities that are perfect for your kids! This book highlights the following contents:* Need For After School Activities * Benefits Of A Good After School Program* Successful After School Programs * After School Activities And Relationship Building * After School Programs And Discipline * After School activities For the Overweight* After School Activities for the Hyperactive ChildBe the best parent you can be! Look for the perfect after school activity for your child now! Your kid deserves a few hours of pure delight!