Summer break looked different for each of my children. That's what made it work.
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Susan Solomon Yem
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As a single mother, I spent years finding creative ways to keep my children safe, busy, and connected during summer break.
Summer break looked different for each of my children. That's what made it work.
Essay by
Susan Solomon Yem
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