I am parent who is elated when school is over for summer break. Like my kids, I get a chance to unwind and give my body and brain a break from all of their school commitments and activities.
Even though it's a summer break, it is not a chance for our kids to lay like broccoli and be complete vegetables. We, as parents, still need to keep them movitated with learning and reading.
In an article written by national columnist, Nicholas D. Kristof, he stated that American children drop in IQ each summer vacation because they are not in school or exercising their brains.
As Americans (and parents), we don't want our kids to falter due to a knowledge slump, do we? So exercise those brain muscles! Read to your children and allow them to read to you. Make up funny stories together. Take pictures of vacation spots, and have your child express themselves through writing. Play a math or word game in the car. Yes, turn the car TVs off and converse with your child. Let's keep the brains ticking in the summer.
I believe this diligence to learning and motivation will pay off. Enjoy your summer!
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