Should parents force kids to pursue activities (music or athletic lessons, for example) in order to learn things that can benefit them? The lesson is not to do something we hate just to say we did it.

Extracurricular activities play a huge role in molding Redlands Unified students, say district officials. “Understanding why these activities matter is an interesting conversation. Students are often ...

For many students, balancing extracurricular activities with the demands of schoolwork can be a challenging task. While participating in these activities can provide numerous benefits, including ...

You shouldn’t have to go into debt for your kids’ extracurriculars. At the same time, no parent wants to deny their child’s dream of pursuing soccer, hip-hop, karate—after all, who doesn’t want an ...

Almost every extracurricular activity, from dance to debate team, is getting ready to start or kick into high gear as the school year begins. With so many choices, parents can get overwhelmed about ...

While some ambitious high school students may load up on extracurricular activities to help them get into college, a new study suggests they may be trying too hard. Researchers at The Ohio State ...

Some parents may assume that if they want their child to sing in a choir, act in a play or participate in competitive sports, a private school is probably not for them. However, that simply is not the ...

Regular, structured extracurricular sports seem to help kids develop the discipline they need in order to engage effectively in the classroom, according to a new study. Regular, structured ...