In today’s fast-paced world, many families struggle with overscheduling their children, juggling lessons, practices, games, and after-school clubs. The pressure to provide every opportunity can be exhausting, not only for kids but also for us as parents. The reality is we as parents often do it to ourselves as we try to create every opportunity for our kids in a more competitive world.

Our guest in this week’s Raising Me podcast episode is Rebecca Hoffmann. She’s a longtime family therapist and director of MaineHealth’s Center for Trauma Resilience and Innovation. Listen as Hoffmann emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs of overscheduling and its impact on family life. Finding balance is crucial to ensure children have time to rest and grow, both mentally and physically.

Hoffmann, a mother herself, as well as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine, shares insights on how families can navigate these challenges and build a more balanced lifestyle.

Overscheduled Child May Lead to a Bored Teen: https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/overscheduled-child-may-lead-to-bored-teen

How Overscheduling Prevents Skill Development: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parent-tips-20/202301/how-overscheduling-prevents-skill-development

This is Why Overscheduling Your Kids’ Activities may be Ruining Your Relationship: https://www.parents.com/is-overscheduling-ruining-your-relationship-8710271

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