Practical tips for preparing kids before camp and supporting them through the ups and downs of being away from home ...

Getting homesick letters, phone calls or texts from children at camp can be distressing to parents and caregivers. The temptation may be to jump into action and try to rescue the child or somehow fix ...

Homesickness feels torturous. One moment you’re feeling adventurous and worldly—next minute, you’re staring longingly at pictures of your childhood bedroom or dreaming of your mum’s food. Whether ...

Homesickness can be experienced by anyone at any age. Moving to a new home, acclimating to a new job, beginning a new routine, or moving away from home are just a few examples of when this feeling can ...

Whether you’ve gone away to college, moved to a new city or even just traveled for vacation, homesickness is a common emotional experience. Longing for home is the subject of books, songs and films.

College students have moved into their dorms and classes have at many campuses around the country. But that doesn't mean freshmen are settled, yet. Adjusting to college rhythms and living away from ...

Homesickness can happen to students in college. Many freshmen are living away from home for the first time and need time to adjust. (Samantha Russell) Two BYU juniors, Tanner Meexs and Amanda Howell, ...