How to Keep Your 5-Year-Old Engaged and Focused
Five-year-olds are notorious for being curious and energetic. They are quickly learning about the world around them as they take everything in like little sponges. While it’s inspiring and encouraging to see your child explore their curiosity, there are times that call for them to be still and quiet.
From learning their ABCs and colors in school to behaving in a store, your child does have to take time to pause their rambunctious activity – at least for a little while. Here are some tips for keeping your five-year-old engaged and focused.
Set Aside Time to Practice Focusing on Specific Tasks
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How Basketball for Kids Fosters Teamwork
There’s little doubt that youth sports can be a wonderful outlet for kids, both physically and mentally. In fact, 73 percent of parents think sports benefit their children’s mental health, and 88 percent of parents think sports benefit their children’s physical health, according to Health.gov.
Basketball in particular is a popular sport that many kids choose to participate in, whether they like to play as an organized team or just a pick-up game after school. Indeed, the value of teamwork in youth basketball can’t be overstated. Just as in life, success in basketball can’t be achieved through individual efforts alone. A
Family Volunteer Opportunities in Austin
Children learn by example, so if you’ve been trying to get them to think more philanthropically about those around them, volunteering as a family is a great way to go about that. Indeed, volunteering your time to a worthy cause not only makes you feel good but it helps others in need within your community.
We hope you find this list of family volunteer opportunities in Austin helpful.
Austin Allies
The goal of Austin Allies is to organize volunteer opportunities for many families in the Greater Austin area. They partner with local non-profits and those they serve, and welcome volunteers of
