

Avoid the "Summer Slide"
By the end of the school year, most parents and children are ready for a much-needed break from all things academic! Summer is sunshine, the pool, popsicles, and a sandy beach, if you’re lucky. While de-stressing and relaxing is a necessary and healthy way to spend a summer vacation, research shows that if your summer plan does not include at least a few educationally enriching experiences, your child will experience the dreaded “summer slide.” What is “summer slide” and ho