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Strike the right balance between stimulation and relaxation for the children in your care with this quiz by Sue Hubberstey and Jan Hurst Children enjoy having busy, stimulating lives but, just like adults, they need some down time just to relax and think. Is your charge's every waking moment filled with organised activities, or, on the other hand, does he have more free time than he knows what to do with? Try our quiz to find out if you have got the balance right.

Children enjoy having busy, stimulating lives but, just like adults, they need some down time just to relax and think. Is your charge's every waking moment filled with organised activities, or, on the other hand, does he have more free time than he knows what to do with? Try our quiz to find out if you have got the balance right.

1. You've heard about a class you know your charge would enjoy, but it's on her only 'free' day. Do you: A Feel confident she can fit it all in - enrol her immediately?

B Consult your employer with a view to starting the class next term?

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