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If you're the parent of a school-aged child, you're almost certainly worried about how the pandemic will affect your kids in just about every way—socially, mentally, emotionally and, let's not forget, academically. With everything going on in the world, it's natural to stress about how this year of social distancing, mask-wearing, and virtual learning may deter your child's progress in school. But, according to one teacher, you should stop worrying about them "catching up".
The post comes from Teresa Thayer Snyder, a retired educator and grandmother, who felt "compelled" to address the mindset of wanting our kids to "catch up" that many parents are carrying right now.