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Jun 2020
21m 4s

Kids, parents, and the pandemic

Al Jazeera
About this episode

The coronavirus pandemic has changed every aspect of society, including education. Classes have moved online, and parents have become responsible for their children's schooling. In this episode, we’re exploring how this sudden shift in routine might affect a child's development, and asking what families can do to make kids feel safe and supported.

In this episode:

Dr. Jessica Dym Bartlett (@dymbartlett), director of early childhood research at Child Trends.

For more:

Children facing 'devastating' effect of coronavirus: Report

Coronavirus fallout triggers human development crisis: UN

New normal awaits US college students returning to campus

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