- During summer, it’s important to focus on children’s overall development, not just academics.
- Social skills are critical, especially post-pandemic; children should have opportunities to:
- Connect with friends from school
- Spend time with other children at parks or community activities
- Boredom can be beneficial, fostering creativity and independent problem-solving.
- Over-reliance on electronic screens can limit these developmental opportunities.
Tips to Keep Your Child From Sliding in the Summer
Summer Slide can cause a 20% dip in a child’s reading and math skills. Incorporating reading, practice math problems, social activities and even crafts into your summer fun may help avoid this dip.
Rebecca Murphy, MD, Pediatrics
