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How to Make the Most, Academically, of Your Child’s Summer Break

MARK KANCE

Does Your Child Forget Everything They Learned in School, Once Break Arrives? Within 24 to 48 hours after learning new concepts, students often begin to forget information unless it is reinforced or applied immediately. That’s why, during summer break, even the best students forget lessons they have learned during the school year.

Book Review: The Supadupa Kid

BENJAMIN ELLEFSON

Superheros are all the rage. Spider-man, Wonder Woman, Thor, and Batman fill the movie screens and toy shelves. If you have school-aged kids, most likely they are caught up in the frenzy.

Why not turn their passion for superheros into a passion for reading? I found a wonderful middle grade book about a regular kid who becomes a superhero. It is The Supadupa Kid by Ty Allen Jackson. It is a fun, action-packed story that will fill your kid's imagination.

How To Be a Good Soccer Parent

As a parent, you can make or break your child’s soccer experience. You can be a source of support and encouragement or you can be the reason your child stops playing.