On Parenting Tips for Summer Learning

This week, in a miniature solo episode, Caitlin Plant, Director of Operations at Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares some research on parenting over the summer. Specifically, this episode explores strategies to support their summer experience including trying new things, fostering supportive relationships, providing opportunities for learning, managing screen time, and encouraging boredom. The resources used in this episode are as follows:

Boosting Student Well-being Over the Summer: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/creative-development/202506/boosting-student-well-being-over-the-summer
How to Encourage Summertime Learning: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/twin-dilemmas/202506/how-to-encourage-summertime-learning
Balancing Summer Screen Time: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/screen-play/202506/balancing-summer-screen-time-a-healthy-play-diet-for-kids
What if Summer Boredom is Actually Good for your Kid?: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/parenting-beyond-power/202507/what-if-summer-boredom-is-actually-good-for-your-child

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