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Families can support kids' mental health whether they're learning remotely or at school – here's how

  • Written by Erika Bocknek, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, Wayne State University
imageKids learn who they are and how to cope within their families.Thomas Barwick/Stone via Getty Images

The choice between in-person learning, where available, and remote learning is a fraught one for parents. Children experience joy and connection when they learn alongside other kids, but they risk being exposed to the coronavirus. Remote learning at...

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