Extracurriculars: Helping or Harming Our Kids?

According to the US Census, roughly 40% of kids participate in sports, with approximately 30% being involved in clubs or lessons outside of school. In towns like Berkeley Heights, that number is even higher. The average number of extracurricular activities for tenth-graders in similar locations is three, taking about five to eight hours per week, however involvement in sports can push that number upwards of 12-14....read more