The after-school hours can be meaningful, restful, and just plain fun. Plan some of these exciting activities for your kids.

"Just one more story! Please, Mom?" "Dad, I'm hungry. Can I have a snack?" "Grandma, I want more time in the bath." I bet you ...

3. Bake learning into life “Adventures, learning and new experiences are the best way to combat learning loss,” Weingarten says. When you’re with your child, look for creative ways to learn.

Some kids are soothed by a bit of light pressure or just love a snug and cozy vibe. Some of the best weighted blankets for kids are from Bearaby, Luna, Baloo and more.

When one of us (Kuhfeld) and other researchers started looking into summer learning loss, we found a few consistent takeaways. The bottom line: Yes, a lot of kids do slide, and some do so quite a bit.