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Help your kids stop the summer brain drain
TODAY contributor Dr. Ruth Peters offers advice to help prevent learning loss and keep those school skill sharp during your child's school break.
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Welcome to the Family Time section! Each week, TODAY contributor Dr. Ruth Peters addresses questions about how best to bring up children. Come back every week for new topics.
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