Ever heard of 'the summer slide'? Well it's basically a symptom of the longer six-week summer school holidays, where kids apparently lose some of their learning. And many parents might not even realise 'it's a thing'...
GoodtoKnow reported recently that a literacy expert revealed that kids can lose two years off their reading age during the summer holidays speaking to Mubin Ahmed, the CEO of Awesome Books he told us; "Regular reading helps children improve their vocabulary, comprehension, and cognitive abilities. It also fosters empathy and a deeper understanding of the world around them."
