No time to read?

Teaching Pre K-8, Nov/Dec 2003 by Pitino, Donna

If your child doesn't have time to open a book just for fun, he or she may be involved in too many activities.

Dr. Maria Tasso, a pediatrician with Pediatrie Associates of CT, says, "While it's great that some kids like to be involved in many activities, we, as parents, should limit the overscheduled child to a reasonable degree. After all, kids need time to be kids."

And, having time to be a kid means having time to read! Try sitting down with your child and going over his or her schedule together, discussing which activities the child enjoys most, and why. Are there activities that can be cut back or eliminated to make more time for reading?