The summer slump is real—and it doesn’t just affect academics. It's a drop in motivation, creativity, and engagement that can leave kids feeling stuck and uninspired.
So how do we rise above it?
📚 Research from Johns Hopkins University and the National Summer Learning Association shows that students can lose up to two months of academic progress over the summer—especially when not engaged in structured or enriching activities. Consistent mental, creative, and physical stimulation helps combat this learning loss and supports emotional well-being.
Here are a few powerful ways to re-engage your child this summer:
🎵 Enroll them in music, art, or theatre lessons. Private or group classes at New Song School of the Arts are great ways to spark creativity and confidence.
📖 Take them to the library and schedule quiet time each day to read.
⚽ Try a new sport or recreational activity—even if it’s just for fun.
🏕️ Sign up for summer camps to build friendships and experience something new.
🐴 Take horseback riding lessons or explore other hands-on, active hobbies.
🌳 And yes, believe it or not: schedule time away from devices and get them outside. Let them play, build, explore, and move.
But here’s the truth: it takes effort as parents.
We can’t sit back and wait for our children to magically stay motivated. We have to lead them.
That means saying no to laziness, resisting “I don’t want to,” and stepping up with vision and direction.
Don’t take “no” at face value.
Take it as your cue to lean in. Try again. Reframe the opportunity. Guide them forward.
Because every child has something inside waiting to be awakened—it’s our job to help them find it.
🎭 Whether it’s a guitar, a canvas, a stage, or a soccer ball—choose growth this summer. Help your child rise.
👉 Ready to beat the summer slump? Explore our creative programs at www.nssota.com or stop by for a tour.
Let’s make this summer one of inspiration—not regression.
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