How Soon Should Kids Do Organized Activities?

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This week, columnist , parent to two little ones under age 4, asks for advice in easing kids into activities:

How many are too many activities for preschoolers? I feel comfortable with my husband and I's decision to integrate organized activities, whether that be dance, sports, choir, gymnastics or similar, very slowly, but often feel there's a pressure to "get your kid involved" at an extremely early age. To me, they have plenty of time to fill their schedule over the next few years. What's the rush?

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