Preparing Your Child For Summer Camp

Going to summer camp for some children is the most exciting and memorable experience of their childhood. For others, it's a source of anxiety and fear. Today, Parents Ask experts Bonnie Zucker, Robert Reames and Ann Corwin offer tips to help parents get their children prepared to go to sleepaway camp and help their kids cope with homesickness.

Here's the breakdown:

Bonnie Zucker, Psy.D. : "Help relieve anxiety before hand."

-Bring your child or tour camp before the summer begins; a visual image helps

-Prepare them for what to expect

Robert Reames: "Proper nutrition is as important at camp as it is at home."

-Summer camp encourages physical activity which is great
-When packing comfort items- avoid junk food.
-Try to see menus to prepare your child for what they'll be eating

Ann Corwin, PhD,MEd- "Use these tips to help them with the 'come get me moments'"
-Walk it out- physical activity gets them out of the moment
-Talk it out - encourage them to talk to a friend or counselor to help them move through it
-Shake it out - tell them to listen to music or dance
-Write it out- encourage them to share their feelings in a letter

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