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Jun 2021
33m 38s

43: What Should My Kids Do This Summer?

DR. LISA DAMOUR/GOOD TROUBLE PRODUCTIONS
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Should we be pushing children and teens to make up for lost learning this summer? Or should we let them call the shots on how they spend their time? What really matters most? Dr. Lisa has advice that might seem counterintuitive for parents who feel ready to charge ahead. A mom writes in asking for advice on how to think about summer schedules for her three k ... Show More
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