Extracurricular Overload A s school starts up again, so do sports, and your kids’ extracurricular ambitions pile up like the falling autumn leaves. Managing their schedules can seem impossible, but don’t let yourself get burnt out. Here are some tips to stay sane in the midst of the extracurricular whirlwind.
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who’s driving who when, but you should go further than that. Those soccer practices Jacob’s going to? There are other teammates there, and those teammates have parents shuttling them around, just like you are. Set up carpools to manage scheduling conflicts between your kids and drastically reduce the time you spend as a chauffeur. Maintain balance. This might come as a surprise, but you will have to say no to your child every now and then. Sure, simultaneous baseball, football, and soccer seasons might seem healthy and fun for your kid, but you need to consider your own needs, as well. Many parents give their children free rein over what to choose, but limit activities to one or two per season. Make sure you weigh each child’s needs equally, and keep the rules the same for each of them.
Consolidate all your scheduling, jotting, and activity-tracking strategies into one system. You can’t afford to be scrawling “Abby piano lesson rescheduled 9/21” on the first scrap of paper you come across. That doesn’t mean you have to be hyper- organized, but it does mean that you need to keep your entire calendar in one place, whether that place is Google Calendar, a fridge whiteboard, or the old-fashioned standby: a calendar with a lighthouse on every page. Whichever system you choose, keep it updated. Its word is law.
Form parent alliances. It’s vital that you and your partner coordinate availability and
Where to Watch the Great American Eclipse On August 21, 2017, the greatest show of the summer will take place in the United States: a total solar eclipse! This eclipse will be visible across North America, but the path of totality — the area where the moon completely covers the sun — will only fall in the continental U.S., leading this cosmic event to be called the Great American Eclipse. Lucky for us, Idaho is one of the best places in the entire country to take in this spectacular event. The Gem State is expecting record visitors for the event, so make plans soon if you plan on traveling. You won’t have to go far, however, to get some Here in Parma, the sky will go dark at 11:26 a.m., with a 99.8 percent view of the eclipse. The Patricia Romanko Public Library is giving away free glasses for the event. Once you snag a pair, we recommend heading to Old Fort Boise Park to share the experience with fellow locals. WEISER, IDAHO If nothing less than 100 percent will do, you can take a short drive to Weiser, which is located in what’s known as the “path of totality” for the eclipse. A 10:10 a.m. Weiser will get more than two full View of a Lifetime incredible views. PARMA, IDAHO
minutes of the moon blocking out the sun. Be warned, though, that any area within the path will probably be full of visitors. THE MUSEUM OF IDAHO, IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO The Museum of Idaho has been designated an Official NASA Observation Site, and the museum is hosting four days of awesome events to celebrate. Enjoy live presentations, technology demonstrations, and special exhibits as you prepare to watch the total eclipse with NASA scientists. Visit the official website of the Great American Eclipse at greatamericaneclipse.com for everything you need to know about this once-in-a-lifetime sight!
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