The Rise of Slow Parenting: Why Less Scheduling Leads to Happier Kids.
Introduction: Why Are Parents Opposing Scheduling Exceedances? In a world where every minute of a child's day can be packed with soccer practice, violin lessons, coding boot camps, and more, a quiet revolution is happening: Slow parenting. Parents are increasingly asking, "Is busier really better?" The bad news is that it is not. Giving children time to explore, imagine, and just be kids without constant adult direction or time constraints is the essence of slow parenting. And guess what? Research shows that slowing down can actually make children happier, more independent, and more resilient.