Summer camp homesickness: Summer camps are a great time for children to learn independence, but some children can experience fairly severe homesickness. To help prevent homesickness, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents 1) involve the child in choosing and preparing for camp 2) discuss homesickness openly, be positive and avoid expressing doubts or concerns, 3) arrange practice times away with friends/relatives before camp, 4) compare the time at camp to a similar enjoyable past experience the child already had, and 5) parents should avoid “pick-up” arrangements, as this may undermine the child’s confidence.
Posted on: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 14:28:36 +0000
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