When Summer Break Looks Different

This summer will look and feel different for many families who just wrapped up “distance learning” and are now facing a summer of canceled plans.
When Summer Break Looks Different
Setting aside uninterrupted time, whether that's a movie marathon or a walk, can help your family stay connected. Goodluz/Shutterstock
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This summer will look and feel different for many families who just wrapped up “distance learning” and are now facing a summer of canceled plans. I spoke to Amy Elizabeth Olrick and Jeffrey Olrick, the authors of “The 6 Needs of Every Child: Empowering Parents and Kids Through the Science of Connection,” about their advice for parents during this different-looking summer. Here’s what they said.

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Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is Barbara-Danza.com
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