It’s back to school and your child will soon come rushing through the door back energetically waving a piece of crumpled paper in his hand and announcing that he wants to take up Judo and Guitar and drop Chess. You wonder, Why this sudden miraculous interest in Judo? After a little clever questioning your child accidentally lets slip that his friend is taking up Judo this year.

Yep, parents, it’s time put your skates on, grease your elbows and sign up your kids to several hours a week of educational activity that is real fun. But get in there now, places are limited and if you miss the boat you’ll have to wait another academic year before your child can join!

As you examine the list of options facing you, you may feel confused and a little lost.  There are so many different activities to choose from, the options are endless: judo, foreign languages, chess, football, guitar, drama . . . and the list goes on! Perhaps with careful planning you can squeeze in several after-school activities for your child and keep him well and truly busy all year round. No time for being glued to the television, or endlessly swapping messages with cyber friends . . . hum, but no room for just plain being a kid either.

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