Hello Doc, I have an eight yr old daughter, she goes to school five days a week, saturday & sunday she goes to religous school from 07:30 to 06:30 pm. Am worried this may effect her growth, please advice I need professional advice, do you think she needs atleast one day rest or hours rest. Thanks

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03 Feb 2006

Busy child Age 8

Hello Doc,

I have an eight yr old daughter, she goes to school five days a week, saturday & sunday she goes to religous school from 07:30 to 06:30 pm.

Am worried this may effect her growth, please advice I need professional advice, do you think she needs atleast one day rest or hours rest.

Thanks

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paediatrician

01 Jan 0001

Everyone needs time off and time to themselves especially children. Her days are too full. Make time for her to play and just do her own thing.

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