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I don't want to go to camp!

Name: I don't want to go to camp!
Uploaded: 2024-08-15T16:37:03+00:00
Duration: 28 s
Channel: Camilla McGill
Description: In this brief YouTube segment, the speaker offers a simple three‑question technique for parents to help children who feel anxious about attending summer…

15 Aug 2024 · 0 min

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In this brief YouTube segment, the speaker offers a simple three‑question technique for parents to help children who feel anxious about attending summer camp. The first question asks the child to name a specific nervous trigger, the second invites the child to reveal any dislikes about camp they haven’t yet shared, and the third (referenced in the video captions) is presented as the most effective prompt for opening up further. The advice is framed as an easy, conversational tool to ease the child’s worries and encourage honest communication.

If you've got a child who's feeling anxious about going to summer camp, I wonder if you've tried this. It's simple but can really help them feel more at ease and open up about their worries about it. So 3 things to ask them: What's one thing that makes you feel nervous about going to camp? 2. Is there something that you don't like about camp that you haven't told me yet? And they respond really well to number 3. So see the captions below and you can read all about it.