Boys playing with big bubbles in a park

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Parenting is serious work.  As a parent, you’re entirely responsible for keeping your children well fed, comfortable and clean.  You need to take care of them as infants, chase them through the toddler years, and then be sure they’re receiving the best possible education when they reach school age.  Parents need to encourage children to take part in activities, and then pull in the reins when they’re doing too much.

So, how much is too much?  Should your 9-year old really be taking part in football practice five days a week, or Read more . . .