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Kids in the Summer: A Guide for Parents
Author(s) -
Knopf Alison
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
the brown university child and adolescent behavior letter
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1556-7575
pISSN - 1058-1073
DOI - 10.1002/cbl.30063
Subject(s) - summer camp , trips architecture , doors , face (sociological concept) , psychology , summer vacation , medical education , developmental psychology , pedagogy , political science , medicine , sociology , social science , engineering , structural engineering , transport engineering , law
To succeed in school and life, children and young adults need ongoing opportunities to learn and practice essential skills. This is especially true during the summer months. Many Americans have a wonderful image of summer as a carefree, happy time when kids can be kids, and take for granted the prospect of enriching experiences such as summer camps, time with family, and trips to museums, parks, and libraries. Unfortunately, some youth face anything but idyllic summer months. When the school doors close, many children struggle to access educational opportunities, as well as basic needs such as healthy meals and adequate adult supervision. Parents consistently cite summer as the most difficult time to ensure that their children have productive things to do. This handout provides some suggestions and resources for keeping kids, adolescents, and teens engaged and active during the summer months.