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AlaskaParent.com fall 2025 alaska parent 35Protect Your Down TimeFamilies who are constantly on the go need to be protective of their down time. Having time for resting and relaxation is necessary to recharge and reconnect. Busy families may find it helpful to schedule family time on the master calendar so it doesn%u2019t get filled up with other activities.Plan AheadOnce you have your activities limited and your calendar set, the best way to survive the busiest days is to plan ahead as much as possible. For busy nights, plan easy on-the-go meals and snacks. Freezer meals, crock pot recipes, and simple weeknight dinners that are prepped and prepared ahead of time will save you a lot of worry about getting your family properly fed and to practice on time. Pack up as many items as possible the night before so that you are not rushing around at the last minute trying to locate lost shoes and sports gear.There are multiple benefits to participation in extracurricular activities, but overdoing it can cancel out many of them. Choose activities that your children truly enjoy, and make sure there is still time to enjoy time together doing things you love outside of those activities.AlaskaParent.comFall 2025 %u2022 FREE AlaskaParent.comFALLFAMILYFUNEDUCATION & ENRICHMENT GUIDE plusRISKS KIDS FACE ONLINE & How ParentsCan HelpCREATIVE indoorBirthdayParty IdeasABCstheof a successfulschool year