Michele Stites was recently on Doctor Radio on SiriusXM radio to discuss her recent article regarding preschool and the impacts of Covid.
Below is how you may access the interview as well read the full article:
SiriusXM Radio: Doctor Radio Channel
This is the quickest and easiest way to access the interview:
--> Search for "Doctor Radio" in the search bar at the top of the page
--> Find "Pediatrics: On Call for Kids" in the list of Shows and Episodes (there should be a 'View All' link in the upper right part, if it's not immediately visible)
--> It should be listed there as "Jan. 20, 2021". The interview will be in the third segment (out of four total).
Article:
It's not just ABCs - preschool parents worry their kids are missing out on critical social skills during the pandemic
"As COVID-19 cases once again spike across the country, parents in school districts like New York City and Detroit face another weeks long stretch of remote learning. This often includes preschool parents, whose children range in age from 3 to 6 and are often too young to manage virtual learning on their own.
Many of these parents worry their children are missing out on important parts of the preschool experience – particularly opportunities to develop social, emotional and behavioral skills through interactions with teachers and other children" .... Continue Reading
Authors:
Michele L Stites
Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education
Susan Sonnenschein
Professor, Applied Development Psychology,
UMBC
Contributor:
Samantha H. Galczyk
GA - UMBC