Sending Your Camper Off: Normal Nerves & How to Nurture Growth

Is your child buzzing with excitement for camp but also a little bit nervous? And are you, as a parent, feeling a mix of pride, excitement, and a touch of anxiety? Good news! All these feelings are totally normal. In this episode of the Birch Trail Podcast, we dive into "nervous-cited" campers (it's a real thing, and it's a good thing!) and the equally normal feelings parents experience when sending their kids off to summer camp.

Join us as we explore:

• Why a little nervousness is healthy for your camper's growth.
• The crucial difference between your anxiety and your child's feelings.
• Five practical steps parents can take to manage their own worries – from journaling to reframing goodbyes and making plans for your own summer.
• How talking about camp struggles before camp helps kids build confidence and self-advocacy skills.
• Why the incredible staff at Birch Trail are ready to support your child's journey every step of the way.

Tune in to learn how to prepare yourself and your daughter for an amazing summer of independence and growth at Birch Trail! 

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