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Episode 2831:
Andy Hill shares his family's journey through the chaotic and costly world of kids' activities, revealing how early mistakes (like toddler soccer meltdowns) taught him the value of age-appropriate, balanced scheduling. With Nicole's wisdom guiding their choices, the Hills prioritize family harmony, finances, and their kids' well-being by sticking to one activity at a time and focusing on enrichment that aligns with their children's developmental stage.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/have-i-committed-to-too-many-kids-activities
Quotes to ponder:
"Just because they have a swimming class for babies doesn't mean that it's a good idea."
"Youth Sports is a 15-billion dollar industry so beware if you're being sold into something that's not really worth it."
Episode references:
STEM Summer Camps for Kids (National Inventors Hall of Fame): https://www.invent.org/programs/camp-invention
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