Since the start of the pandemic, Jessica Smith and Mark Bonta have noticed that their six-year-old's reading level is below what it should be. And their youngest son’s speech is behind where his siblings were at his age. Is isolation to blame?
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As Canada prepares to ease COVID-19 restrictions, it’s possible that an entire cohort of pandemic kids are about to reenter the world without the basic social skills to navigate day-to-day life. @SkylerAsh7 looked into the long-term effects. More here: thewalrus.ca/affected-devel… 2/5 
Social isolation during the pandemic may have taken its greatest toll on children. One researcher found that a lack of in-person contact with classmates, friends, and teachers will likely have negative consequences. Read @SkylerAsh7’s story here: thewalrus.ca/affected-devel… 3/5
Social difficulties aren’t the only issues kids are expected to encounter in a post-COVID-19 world. These skills are interconnected with cognitive abilities, and a lack of interaction with others can affect things like speech and reasoning. More here: thewalrus.ca/affected-devel… 4/5
How have your children been learning during the pandemic? Have you noticed potential issues in their development? Leave your experiences in the replies below, and read @SkylerAsh7’s full story here: thewalrus.ca/affected-devel… 5/5 #COVID19
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