Summer camp can be a gloriously fun time of growth and exploration, but it also can be hard. The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that about 20% of boys and girls away from home can experience moderate to severe homesickness.
At its worst, homesickness can result in tearful and withdrawn behavior, with behavioral problems and symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Here are some tips the AAP and the NYU Child Study Center provide for helping children (and parents) lessen homesickness:
