A psychologist explains the importance of extra-curricular activities

School years are the best time to explore as many interests and hobbies that children are curious about. Not just academics, but they have the opportunity to hone their skills or even start from scratch in a fields like sports and arts, volunteer work, public speaking and leadership positions. Moreover, these activities help children learn life skills through various first-hand experiences that they wouldn't have the opportunity to learn in a classroom. Watch Dr. Bhavna Barmi, a clinical psychologist, talk about extra-curricular activities and how they help the growth and development of students by opening new avenues of learning for them.