Our Kids' Learning Loss, A New Perspective

It's clear many children have slipped academically as a result of the pandemic, and parents are quite worried about the learning loss. In this episode of Parenting the Mental Health Generation, Amy O. (aka "the mom") and Dr. Lisa (aka "the psychologist ") talk with Becky Parkinson, a school social worker, about how to get our kids on track and what really matters when it comes to education. This is the conversation you aren’t having with your kid’s doctors and teachers because time doesn’t allow it. Or, with your friends, because they just don’t get it. So put in your earbuds, take this 30 minutes for you, and join our conversation because mental health matters.Becky Parkinson grew up in the northern suburbs of Chicago. She earned both a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in social work from Loyola University Chicago. Becky also earned a master’s degree in teaching from National Louis University. She worked as a school social worker and 3rd grade teacher for a combined 9 years in Northbrook public schools before joining St. Andrew School in 2019. In her free time, Becky enjoys running along the Chicago lakefront path.Amy O. is the founder and Dr. Lisa is an active board member of CATCH, Community Action Together for Children's Health, a 501c3 organization based along the north shore of Chicago.  CATCH's mission is to empower families to foster resilience and prioritize mental health and emotional wellness in their children through educational programming, access to  resources, and peer support. © CATCH 2022To find all of the resources CATCH provides to caregivers of young people struggling with their mental health, go to www.catchiscommunity.org.Follow us on social media Facebook/Instagram/YouTube/Bluesky: @catchiscommunityCATCH, Community Action Together for Children's Health, is a 501(c)3 that provides support and education for families around mental health topics. Original content and materials from CATCH and its collaborators are for informational purposes only. They are provided as a general resource and are not specific to any person or circumstance.