By a classified staff mom of a daughter (8), a son (6) and a daughter (3):
My 8 and 6 year old are starting to participate in activities. Activities as in: ballet, baseball, basketball, swimming lessons, piano lessons and the list goes on. I do try and limit them to one activity per season/term. Sometimes there is overlap that happens, particularly for my daughter who has been participating in ballet that goes all school year long. I am always challenged with trying to keep myself sane in getting them to their activities, but also providing them with many opportunities. more...
http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/parents/2011/08/10/following-through/