Our 4 kids only participate in 1 after-school activity each. It helps us stay on budget and leaves room for family time.

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A girl wearing a red shirt and white socks balances on a soccer ball on the side of a field.
The author said she limits her kids (not pictured) to participating in one after-school activity at a time.

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