Tips To Help Prepare Your Child For Summer Camp! #ReadySetCamp @MinuteClinic #Ad

    This past week at school, many of my students have been signing up for the summer camp that is offered through our district.  After graduation, last Monday, many of the parents came up to me to ask me if I could provide them with any advice on how they could prepare their children to embark on this new experience.  A lot of my students will be attending camp for the first time and they are nervous about how they will feel once they get there.     Although many of the kids are excited about being on their own for a couple of weeks, the parents are mostly nervous about being away from their "Babies" for such a long time.  I always tell moms and dads that it is important not to stress their children out with their fears but rather to instill a sense of self-confidence in them that will allow them to truly enjoy the entire experience. Here are some tips that parents can utilize to help prepare their children for summer camp: Communicate Often … [Read more...]