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As a parent, you might feel frustrated by the countless hours your children spend on their phones or iPads, and you’re certainly not alone. According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, children ages 8-12 in the United States spend an average of 4-6 hours a day on screens.
Young children are naturally curious, and their first few years are prime time for learning and development. They are like sponges, absorbing everything around them, so incorporating learning activities for preschoolers at home can be both fun and enriching. You don’t need to invest in expensive materials or become an early childhood education expert.
Parents and caregivers are children’s first teachers and, according to recent research, shape learning even before a child is born. A parent’s role in their child’s learning continues through schooling years, whether that be through homeschooling or enriching learning at home after school hours.
The start of a new school year is a busy time for teachers, parents, and caregivers. Parents may feel overwhelmed with new schedules, school supplies, and managing their child's anxieties about starting fresh. Meanwhile, teachers are focused on getting to know their students, setting up classrooms, and diving into the curriculum.
Outside of unconditional love, the most invaluable gift parents and caregivers can give their children might be resilience. Whether it’s adjusting to a new classroom, experiencing bullying, or overcoming academic obstacles, kids of all ages face any number of challenges in their schooling years.
Did summer break sneak up on you and you missed the boat on camp sign-ups? Fear not! There are still easy, effective ways to structure your child's time so they have fun and stay busy without wasting the summer away in front of screens.
