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When School Is On Break: Why Parenting Feels Harder and What Helps

Maple Bloom International School Season 1 Episode 1

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Kids are home, routines change, and parenting can start to feel heavier than usual. Episode 1 of BloomTalk is now out.


Two educators sit with a parent to talk honestly about school breaks, emotions at home, boredom, screen time, structure, and simple ways to help children stay engaged and growing, without making life harder for parents.


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00:00 Introduction

03:25 Meet our parent

04:01 Parenting through big transitions

05:36 Structure vs freedom in school breaks

09:29 How children adapt and cope

10:14 Play vs academics during break

15:36 Honest talk about screen time

23:10 Teacher insights on kids in holidays

33:03 Imagination, role play & expression

41:33 Family time & meaningful moments

43:30 Key reminders for parents

48:49 What teachers see after holidays

52:24 Final reflections & appreciations

52:44 Stay connected


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