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From school to sports to music lessons - some kids have more on their calendars than the busiest executives. And all that pressure to succeed may be harmful for kids. That's one thing the "slow parenting" movement hopes to change.
Psychologists say that parents today over schedule their kids.
"They have too many appointments," said psychotherapist Dr. Fran Walfish."The kids come in and throw themselves on my couch. They moan, whine and cry about how stressed out they are."
A growing number of psychotherapists, educators and parents say these jam packed schedules for kids may be doing more harm than good.
"I think there's the feeling of being frazzled. Kind of high anxiety on both the parents' part and the kids' part," said Bernadette Noll, Slow Family Living co-founder.
The "slow parenting" movement advocates cutting activities and adding more play. They say children will grow up to be happier and more successful.
Check out this report from ABC News....
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