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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.