You Need Summer
California PTA, PTA Connects E-Newsletter
Published: June 5, 2014
This pieces looks at the benefits of summer learning programs from a parent’s perspective. Most discussions of summer learning programs focus on the children. However, parents also benefit from knowing their children are involved in structured, educational and safe activites while they work.
Article Excerpt
Summer can be a stressful time for parents, especially for parents who work and struggle to keep their kids active and engaged through the long summer days.
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