COVID-19, summer break, and restorative practices

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?Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Ep-20-Covid-Companion-Printable.pdf#asset:211345@6) for this week's downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further studyWe would love to hear from you. You can send us a message at newscoach@wng.org (mailto:newscoach@wng.org). What current events or cultural issues are you wrestling through with your kids and teens? Let us know. We want to work through it with you.See more from the News Coach (https://gwnews.com/newscoach/), including episode transcripts.Further Resources:* Need ideas for restorative, non-digital summer practices? Check out the 1000 Hours Outside Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1kho-149-if-youre-outdoors-your-kids-are-growing-rachel/id1448210728?i=1000612471084).* From The Conversation: “4 factors that contributed to the record low history scores for US eighth graders.” (https://theconversation.com/4-factors-that-contributed-to-the-record-low-history-scores-for-us-eighth-graders-204997)* Learn about the importance of play in “The Decline of Play and the Rise of Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents” (https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ985541.pdf) by Peter Gray.Kelsey’s 2023 Convention Schedule:Orlando, FL | 5/24 - 5/28 | Florida Parent Educators AssociationDenver, CO | 6/14 - 6/17 | Rocky Mountain Homeschool ConferencePhoenix, AZ | 7/13 - 7/15 | Arizona Families for Home EducationConcurrently 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 (https://gwnews.com/).This episode is sponsored by The Girl Talk Podcast.

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If you’re a parent, teacher, or mentor of children in today’s world, you probably feel overwhelmed by the news. How do you help the kids and students in your lives engage with what’s going on in the world? How do you disciple them through the news with discernment instead of anxiety? I'm Kelsey Reed, News Coach for God’s WORLD News, seminary-trained educator, wife, mom of three, and most importantly, follower of Christ. I’m here to come alongside you as you have the important conversations of life, faith, and culture with your kids. We’ll answer your questions, offer ideas and resources, and hear from other parents and educators to identify the best tools and practices for establishing a non-anxious learning environment, developing news literacy, and cultivating biblical discernment. Today’s world can feel overwhelming. Let’s press pause together and learn concurrently.