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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some good points made on this thread. The other thing I want to throw out is - it’s okay to limit your kids activities not because it’s too much for her, but because it’s too much for you. Really. Even if she thrives being busy, you can set some limits. If those four days are four activities, you can require her to pick only 2 or 3. You’re a person too and your preferences matter, plus, I think a less stressed mom is actually better for kids than a third or fourth activity. [/quote]

I know, I know. I just hate limiting DC. I think a better solution is to spend my time differently while DC is in activities[/quote]

As a parent with older kids, you will BOTH be ok if you have a blanket rule- only 1 or two activities per season. And/or carpool is required. Families with multiple kids do this and everyone is happier for it. Trust me![/quote]

We do only do 1-2 activities each season. But one is highly competitive and that's the time commitment and we honestly are less committed than many [/quote]
How about carpools - any possibility there?

Is this gymnastics or swimming? I can't think of another sport that would demand this much time at this age. I have a DD doing very high-level soccer and it wasn't as much as what you are saying at that age.

Anyhow, she is capable of picking up after herself. You just need to spend the time to teach this skill alongside learning to tie shoes, etc. If you can't do it this winter, do it when school is out and make it a condition of leaving the house, [/quote]

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