Going into the sixth week of the semester, most students have been living on campus for just over a month now. For many, this newfound independence is exciting, but many have also come face to face ...

Throughout high school, college was the exciting adventure I was always waiting for, and when the time finally came to leave home, I couldn’t have been any happier. The first few weeks of school were ...

Thousands of college students move into local dorms this week. (Getty Images)(Getty Images/iStockphoto/clsgraphics) Starting college can stir up a mix of emotions ...

Embarking on the freshman year of college is an undeniably exciting time. But saying goodbye to family and friends and moving away from home can cause even the most independent teens to feel homesick.

The enrollment deposit to Boston University may have been a couple of hundred dollars, but the thrilling idea of going to school 1,000 miles away from home was priceless. I spent my entire life in the ...

Returning to campus can bring on a mix of emotions. While it may seem like most students are overjoyed and impatient to start the second semester, there are quite a few students who become anxious and ...

"Were you homesick at camp?" "Yes, whenever I had the time!" In a previous blog, I endorsed challenging children rather than over-protecting them. I argued that the parenting pendulum has swung too ...

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 ...