Fighting Summer Camp Blues

• 17 years ago

Adults are not the only ones who gone on summer vacation to exotic places – children do too. Although time away from home can be a source of anxiety for many kids, it doesn’t have to be.

Create a “homesickness remedies” kit. Give your child stationery and stamped envelopes, pack a small picture of mom and dad or the family pet, and provide a list of activities to try whenever she misses home.

We’ve written about numerous ways to keep in touch (blogs are a good way, hint, hint). How do you, or did you fight off the urge to be sad and go home again?