Zainab Al-Ajmi
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- 5
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- Sep 24, 2026
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- Jul 7, 2026
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Coping with the mental shift of returning to school (opens the original)
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Returning to school represents a critical developmental transition that requires students to adapt to new learning environments, routines, curricula, pedagogical approaches, and social relationships. Although many children navigate this transition successfully, some experience adjustment difficulties that may contribute to stress, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and challenges in emotion regulation. Ng et al. (2026) highlighted the psychological challenges that some children may experience during t
Summer break offers a mental health boost for students (opens the original)
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At the end of the school year and as the summer months begin, an opportunity arises to reflect on the importance of joy and resilience in supporting overall well-being. At the same time, the diverse circumstances that influence mental health and psychological well-being among individuals and families should be acknowledged. Although summer experiences vary considerably from one household to another, this period is widely recognised as offering valuable opportunities for rest, recovery, personal
Summer reading boosts critical thinking, creativity (opens the original)
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Summer vacation provides children with valuable opportunities for recreation, exploration, and personal development. However, the absence of structured educational activities during this period has been associated with declines in academic achievement, a phenomenon widely known as summer learning loss. Research has consistently shown that differences in learning outcomes between the school year and the summer months contribute to educational stratification and reflect the varying influences of s
Balancing recreation and learning during vacation (opens the original)
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Studies, including meta-analytic research, have emphasised the crucial role of play in supporting children’s and adolescents’ growth and development. In their study 'The Power of Play', Yogman et al. (2018) state that play can be classified into several interrelated categories, each following a distinct developmental trajectory and contributing uniquely to children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Summer vacation is widely recognised as an important period that allows ch
How summer volunteering shapes tomorrow’s leaders (opens the original)
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Among the most valuable activities for young people during the summer is volunteering. There is no doubt that engaging in volunteer work contributes significantly to their overall development by fostering social, emotional, and mental growth. It provides opportunities to develop essential life skills, strengthen empathy, build self-confidence, and cultivate a sense of responsibility and community engagement, making it a meaningful and enriching use of the summer break. Structured volunteering pr
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