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EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 8 MIN

Microdose: Keeping Kids Learning Despite Summer Brain Drain

from Practical Parenting · host GBMC HealthCare

Summer is almost here, and with it comes the age-old parenting question: how do you balance structure and downtime? In this episode, we discuss why free play and boredom matter, how much learning kids actually lose over the summer, and creative ways to keep reading and math skills sharp without turning summer into school.

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