The Parent Squad

Kim Harvey: We need to allow our kids to rest

The Parent Squad

Show Notes

Many parents wrestle with the balance of keeping their kids involved with extracurriculars, while also teaching them the value of rest in a world that prioritises the daily hustle. We're signing them up to every opportunity possible to help them develop as people, but are our kids just too busy? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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