If your young child is in school, they're likely experiencing the "summer slide" when school is out. This is when your child appears to forget academic skills they learned over the summer break. They "slide" backwards, and by the beginning of the next school year, they can't remember some of the skills they had previously mastered! Don't panic if you've seen this in your child. It happens to many (if not, most) students over the summer. It is considered normal. Although, parents and teachers will agree that it is not ideal. So, why does it happen? You can probably prevent, or at least improve, the summer slide if you know what causes it. Here are some things to watch out for and how to help:
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