overprogram
verb
over·pro·gram
ˌō-vər-ˈprō-ˌgram 
-grəm
overprogrammed; overprogramming
: to schedule (someone or something) too rigidly or with too many activities or tasks
Instead of overprogramming the children with formal group lessons, free play must be a priority …—
Lisa Wright
Lisa WrightStudies show that parents who overprogram their young children's schedules often breed rebellious teens.—Tim Elmore
Tim ElmoreI intentionally refrained from overprogramming our trip.—Krissah Thompson
Krissah ThompsonI can run to Walmart and grab last minute school supplies at 10 p.m. It's the reality of my hectic, overprogrammed life.—Stephanie Barna
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“Overprogram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overprogram. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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