The World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 emergency officially over. Let’s reflect on the past few years and look ahead to summer break. How can we pursue restoration?

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Further Resources:

• Need ideas for restorative, non-digital summer practices? Check out the 1000 Hours Outside Podcast.
• From The Conversation: “4 factors that contributed to the record low history scores for US eighth graders.”
• Learn about the importance of play in “The Decline of Play and the Rise of Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents” by Peter Gray.

Kelsey’s 2023 Convention Schedule:

Orlando, FL | 5/24 - 5/28 | Florida Parent Educators Association

Denver, CO | 6/14 - 6/17 | Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference

Phoenix, AZ | 7/13 - 7/15 | Arizona Families for Home Education

Concurrently is produced by God’s WORLD News. We provide current events materials for kids and teens that show how God is working in the world. To learn more about God’s WORLD News and browse sample magazines, visit gwnews.com.

This episode is sponsored by The Girl Talk Podcast.

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