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The Evening Prescription

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In this episode, Lauren Edmunds explains how reclaiming two simple evening habits can reverse the decline in a child's academic and social abilities.
By dedicating just 15 minutes to a family dinner and 20 minutes to reading aloud, parents create a "safe space" that fosters the vocabulary, empathy and critical thinking skills children need to thrive.
Lauren outlines why these two anchors are the most effective way to ensure a child enters the classroom grounded, regulated, and ready to learn.
25 Mar English South Africa Education · Self-Improvement

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