Here is an article I read from Newsweek magazine that I found very interesting, titled:
‘When Your Child Is Away’.

It stated that:
‘Does the thought of dropping your child off at camp send you into fits of separation anxiety? If so, you’re not alone. The American Camp Association (www.acacamps.org) says it’s seen an increase in “kidsickness” from parents, whose intense relationship with their children makes it harder to let go.’

Peg Smith, CEO of the ACA gave some tips on making those weeks alone easier for parents. She said that ‘Camp is a time for kids to take a break from their parents, too. They won’t forget you. If you don’t hear from your children, view it as a positive sign: they are simply busy and having fun.’

Among my friends who send their kids to Summer Camp, they can identify and relate to this issue. Great that nowadays, there are loads of website forums and bloggers such as: (http://tweenparenting.about.com), (www.CafeMom.com), (www.SheKnows.com) where moms can share their experiences and feelings with others.

When I started the idea of creating ‘Summer Camp Care-Package’ for Cozy Petal (www.CozyPetal.com/summer_camp_care_package_gifts). I knew that these Gift Baskets will bring some joy to both the senders and the girls who received them.

Just think about this: We all can use some TLC and a little pampering! When your girls receive a Gift Basket at Camp that wraps with a big bow with all the Spa & Sparkle goodies – that’s just another way to show that you love them, you care while they are away from home…

Cozy Petal:  Summer Camp Care-Package Gift Baskets - designed with fun themes for Tweens

According to the Wall Street Journal (http://online.wsj.com/public/us) last month, there is an increasing

demand of young girls going for spa-treatments with their moms. Some hotels have already designed special

Day Spa Packages gear to the Tweens – places such as Scoops Kid Spa at the Great Wolf Lodge

(www.greatwolf.com), Four Seasons Hotel, Los Angeles (www.fourseasons.com/losangeles), and

Lowes Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Los Angeles (www.loewshotels.com).

So, don’t’ be surprise that when your girls ask to come along with you on your next Spa Day appointment…it can be another great way to bond with them…Enjoy!