Summer Transitions

Summer may mean a slower pace and less stress to some, but it also involves transitions, some of which can be very difficult for children and parents: teachers and friends say goodbye, kids go away to camp, teens leave for college. Sometimes upheaval can loom behind these lazy, hazy days. Our tips will help you sail smoothly into summer!

Saying Goodbye If your child is faced with the prospect of losing a good friend, or your teen is heading to college, these tips will help you cope. When Friends Have to Say Goodbye The Last Summer Before College Ten Ways to Prepare for the End of School Homesickness Is your child's homesickness relatively minor, or bad enough to bring him home? Learn how to tell the difference and how to ease his fears. Is Your Child Ready for Camp? Talking About Homesickness "I'm Homesick! Come Get Me!" Quick Cures for Homesickness From School to Summer Having trouble transitioning? Don't let the learning stop now that school is over. Keep your kids happy and engaged this summer with these activities and conversation starters! Top 10 End-of-the-Year Gifts for Teachers Making the Switch Stop the Summer Brain Drain Keep Summer Boredom at Bay More Sunny Day Activities What to Do When Summer Gets Boring How to Keep Reluctant Readers Reading over the Summer High-School Summers Expert Advice See the experts' answers to questions about transitions. "How can I help ease the transition from high school to college?" "My son will be going away to college soon. How do I prepare myself?" "Is it okay if our kids are away at camp when we move?" "My son doesn't want to go to overnight camp" "How do I help my younger children deal with their brother going to college?"