Archive of: After-School Activities

Conflicts with Coaches

When your child is involved in sports, it may be necessary, at some point, to confront a coach. These tips from author Todd Parkin will ensure that you don’t fumble the conversation.

Todd Parkin

Is Your Child Overscheduled?

Back to school! And activities. And homework. You may start seeing signs that your child is too busy. How do you know if you’ve passed the tipping point into over-scheduled? What can you do about it, if so?

Jeremy G. Schneider, MFT

Tips for Choosing After-School Activities

The intense demands of schoolwork may cause you to hesitate when it comes to after-school time. Although you don’t want to overload you child’s schedule, the academic, social and physical benefits of extracurricular programs are hard to ignore.

Heidi Smith Luedtke

Choosing After-School Activities

The intense demands of school work may cause you to hesitate when it comes to after-school time. Although you don’t want to overload you child’s schedule, the academic, social and physical benefits of extracurricular programs are hard to ignore.

Heidi Smith Luedtke

The Value of Arts Education: A Profile

Learn how experiencing the workings of theater at the new Oklahoma City Reduxion Theatre has impacted the future of one local teen.

Brooke Barnett

The Importance of the Arts and Your Child

Learn why creativity through the arts can help your child in all areas of life and where you can find Central Oklahoma arts resources.

Denise Springer

The Importance of a Good Coach

If your child is involved in organized sports, you know the important role a coach plays. Whether your child is involved in a school-sponsored sport or an independent program, she’ll be influenced by how the coach coaches.