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Make sure your children, and you, read regularly. Reading improves your vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension. It grows and develops brain pathways which is vital for growth and development.

Nearing the end of Term 1 of 2021 and I strongly suspect that cracks are starting to show : Fatigue, Wear 'n Tear - for parents and also students, who not only had an extremely long summer vacation but are having to settle into a more settled and secure school routine, compared to last year.

I found this article by NATURE.COM interesting and so relevant to what many students (and parents) may be experiencing at this early stage in the school year.

Have a read, share it with your children.
Read it with them, and help them understand that what they may be experiencing is not a bad thing. Struggling and finding tasks difficult or cumbersome is part of the learning process.

Encourage them to implement some of the recommended strategies, and help them to see the long term benefits therein. 🧐

Tips from neuroscience to keep you focused on hard tasks Understanding cognitive control can help your working life, says David Badre.