First time at camp? You'll be fine, (and so will she)
Every kindergarten teacher prepares for the first day of school knowing they will need to deal with the emotional stability of those in their care….the parents. This milestone for parents swells the heart and requires a great deal of deep breathing to keep the tears from spilling over.
The dropping off your athlete for the first time at sleepover summer camp is another emotional overload for parents. Thankfully there are seasoned parents, coaches and educators who have been there, and can offer a great deal of help in preparing.
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Every kindergarten teacher prepares for the first day of school knowing they will need to deal with the emotional stability of those in their care….the parents. This milestone for parents swells the heart and requires a great deal of deep breathing to keep the tears from spilling over.
The dropping off your athlete for the first time at sleepover summer camp is another emotional overload for parents. Thankfully there are seasoned parents, coaches and educators who have been there, and can offer a great deal of help in preparing.
Here is a useful list, written by blogger Alesandra Dubin that covers it all…in a post titled, “Things I wish I knew sending kids to sleepaway camp.” Hope you find some comfort in these great ideas for preparing your child, and yourself! And, don’t forget the tissues… ;o)
http://www.today.com/parents/7-things-i-wish-i-knew-sending-kids-sleepaway-camp-1D79860709