April Editor's Letter

I was a homebody as a child. Although I enjoyed a sleepover with my cousins or at a friend’s house, I didn’t like being away from home for too long. Because of this, I wasn’t a good candidate for overnight camp. The closest I got was when I went to Florida with my cousin to stay with our aunt for the week. I was homesick the entire time, which affected the trip and my enjoyment of my time away (read: I didn’t enjoy it much at all). Imagine my surprise that my daughters, while still getting a touch of homesickness, actually enjoyed overnight camp! It can be so hard when your child is homesick, and one of the best ways to prepare is to talk about it in advance. For great tips on how to prepare for and deal with homesickness, head here.

Here’s a thought—to get homesick, one needs to be away from home. Often a child’s first extended time away from home can be at camp, but camp offers so many more life lessons than simply how to deal with homesickness. And even if your child isn’t ready for overnight camp, Kansas City offers so many great day and specialty camps. You’re sure to find the perfect fit in our camp guide, both in print and online at KCParent.com.

April is here and that means spring is in full swing! From spring cleaning to celebrating Earth Day to creative Easter egg hunts, we’ve got you covered to help you make the best of it all month long!

Happy April, Kansas City!