Dennis R Maple On The 5 Things Parents Can Do To Help Their Children Thrive and Excel In School

Let Kids Play. Social-emotional development is a critical need for kids during the ongoing pandemic. As parents place more of an emphasis on this, they are also making it a priority for their kids to be able to spend time with other kids this school year. Face-to-face and play-based interactions for young kids are crucially important for social-emotional development. A great example is the social and leadership lessons kids can learn through a game, like Follow the Leader. At face value, it’s a simple fun activity. But Follow the Leader teaches important skills like listening, comradery, and teamwork.

School is really not easy these days. Many students have been out of school for a long time because of the pandemic, and the continued disruptions and anxieties are still breaking the flow of normal learning. What can parents do to help their children thrive and excel in school…