My 6yo is a nightmare after camp

[Anonymous]

Agree with the snack(s) and drink at pickup. Sit there and eat it. 1 block doesn't seem like much to us but if your kid is like mine it can seem insurmountable when hungry. I swear my 7 yo pulls a complete Dr Jeykl / Mr Hyde when low blood sugar - she gets super HANGRY, and she gets there FAST, like flip a switch from happy kid to nightmare fast. But a snack makes all the difference.

[Anonymous]

8:32 again - do you pack lunch for camp? What is coming back home? My benchmark is that if there isn't something left over than I didn't pack enough. That also means we can raid lunch leftovers for something to eat at pickup.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Along with a snack, bring some water as she could be slightly dehydrated. In general, the young camp counselors are terrible about getting kids to drink water during the day.

+1

A fresh, cold smoothie might be nice. Refreshing, protein (if you use yogurt), liquid, sugar boost.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Because 6 is too young to go to all day camp

According to what source, other than you? My son is 6 and is in all day camp, and is his usual cheerful self at the end of the day. Not every kid is the same.

According to the OP. If she can't even tolerate her child than it is too much for the child. Can you not see that? Different kid, different camps. Whatever. Her kid can't handle this camp. Some kids don't want to go from 6hrs of school to 8hrs of structured camp having 17yr olds telling them what to do.

[Anonymous]

I would give it some time. Give her a chance to adapt and see if things improve. She might be having a blast at the camp but is still a bit nervous about being there and that's wearing her out.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I know that she is hungry and tried. But holy hell. I telework 2 days a week so that I can pick up my kids from camp and spend some time with them...but the way she acted today makes me want to run to the office for cover.

Because 6 is too young to go to all day camp but it sounds like you don't want to parent much so you are going to get a cranky kid. Sounds like you need a nanny to help with the cranky hours so you can go run to your office.

OP here. i was a SAHM until my 6yo turned 5yo. i have now worked full time for 1 year. i work from home 2 days a week to spend more time with my kids.

i don't play the games with people's feelings like you do. i have been on both sides of it.

but go on feeling smug and spiteful. i hope you are setting a better example for your children than the side you are showing on this parenting board.

Don't listen to PP, OP. People who post like that are very sad individuals. They are trying to bring everyone else down to their level of misery.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Along with a snack, bring some water as she could be slightly dehydrated. In general, the young camp counselors are terrible about getting kids to drink water during the day.

+1

A fresh, cold smoothie might be nice. Refreshing, protein (if you use yogurt), liquid, sugar boost.

Yup, I agree. My son, who's a nightowl, can't stay up past 9pm now with camp in session. (He'd stay up to midnight if he could). He needs more sleep for sure. And he's begging for food as soon as I pick him up. I bring a little cooler with me with some protein snacks. Hard boiled egg, cheese stick, and some fruit. And a cold water bottle.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thx again for the suggestions and support. She went to full day Kindergarden this last year...and I am remembering how hard the first couple of months were while she adjusted.

[Anonymous]

IMMEDIATE snack(s) is a must, plus water, plus quiet. Also see if you can get her to dribble some water from her water bottle into her hands and splash her face, neck, wrists, crook of elbows, etc. to cool down.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know that she is hungry and tried. But holy hell. I telework 2 days a week so that I can pick up my kids from camp and spend some time with them...but the way she acted today makes me want to run to the office for cover.

Because 6 is too young to go to all day camp but it sounds like you don't want to parent much so you are going to get a cranky kid. Sounds like you need a nanny to help with the cranky hours so you can go run to your office.

OP here. i was a SAHM until my 6yo turned 5yo. i have now worked full time for 1 year. i work from home 2 days a week to spend more time with my kids.

i don't play the games with people's feelings like you do. i have been on both sides of it.

but go on feeling smug and spiteful. i hope you are setting a better example for your children than the side you are showing on this parenting board.

Don't listen to PP, OP. People who post like that are very sad individuals. They are trying to bring everyone else down to their level of misery.

The PP was not very nice in her comment about not parenting much but I have to say I am routinely surprised at the posts on this board along the lines of "I have no idea how to manage my kid's behavior." If your six year old is a nightmare why are you allowing it? Of course give a snack and rest and downtime after a busy day but you don't have to allow rude obnoxious behavior from your kid just because she's tired, and I'm willing to bet OP does not discipline that when it happens. Otherwise it wouldn't happen more than once or twice.

[Anonymous]

I know that she is hungry and tried. But holy hell. I telework 2 days a week so that I can pick up my kids from camp and spend some time with them...but the way she acted today makes me want to run to the office for cover.

Well, she's been spending time with other people by the time you pick her up, so maybe she just needs some time to hang out by herself, read books, or even just sit there and watch TV. There's nothing wrong with that.

[Anonymous]

Because 6 is too young to go to all day camp


According to what source, other than you? My son is 6 and is in all day camp, and is his usual cheerful self at the end of the day. Not every kid is the same.


According to the OP. If she can't even tolerate her child than it is too much for the child. Can you not see that? Different kid, different camps. Whatever. Her kid can't handle this camp. Some kids don't want to go from 6hrs of school to 8hrs of structured camp having 17yr olds telling them what to do.

But that's not what you said. What you said was that 6 was too young to go to all day camp. I have no issue with the fact that this camp may be too much for her particular kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know that she is hungry and tried. But holy hell. I telework 2 days a week so that I can pick up my kids from camp and spend some time with them...but the way she acted today makes me want to run to the office for cover.

Because 6 is too young to go to all day camp but it sounds like you don't want to parent much so you are going to get a cranky kid. Sounds like you need a nanny to help with the cranky hours so you can go run to your office.

OP here. i was a SAHM until my 6yo turned 5yo. i have now worked full time for 1 year. i work from home 2 days a week to spend more time with my kids.

i don't play the games with people's feelings like you do. i have been on both sides of it.

but go on feeling smug and spiteful. i hope you are setting a better example for your children than the side you are showing on this parenting board.

Don't listen to PP, OP. People who post like that are very sad individuals. They are trying to bring everyone else down to their level of misery.

The PP was not very nice in her comment about not parenting much but I have to say I am routinely surprised at the posts on this board along the lines of "I have no idea how to manage my kid's behavior." If your six year old is a nightmare why are you allowing it? Of course give a snack and rest and downtime after a busy day but you don't have to allow rude obnoxious behavior from your kid just because she's tired, and I'm willing to bet OP does not discipline that when it happens. Otherwise it wouldn't happen more than once or twice.

Haha this made me laugh. Allowed behavior? Where did I say I was indulging her? I made no mention of how I was or was not responding. You inferred that. I don't control my daughter. I would like to head her off at the pass by providing what she needs before she gets to this point, if at all possible.

This week I will give immediate, cooling snacks and turn the tv on as soon as we get home. Thanks for all of those helpful tips.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree with the snack(s) and drink at pickup. Sit there and eat it. 1 block doesn't seem like much to us but if your kid is like mine it can seem insurmountable when hungry. I swear my 7 yo pulls a complete Dr Jeykl / Mr Hyde when low blood sugar - she gets super HANGRY, and she gets there FAST, like flip a switch from happy kid to nightmare fast. But a snack makes all the difference.

My kid is the exact same way. I bring a smoothie to camp pickup or, if I didn't have time to make one, I have ample snacks. I try not to chat or ask too many questions on the drive home because she's a grump. Think about it - all day in the sun, in constant motion? I'd be a grump too, even if it was really fun. She usually perks up after snack.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know that she is hungry and tried. But holy hell. I telework 2 days a week so that I can pick up my kids from camp and spend some time with them...but the way she acted today makes me want to run to the office for cover.

Because 6 is too young to go to all day camp but it sounds like you don't want to parent much so you are going to get a cranky kid. Sounds like you need a nanny to help with the cranky hours so you can go run to your office.

OP here. i was a SAHM until my 6yo turned 5yo. i have now worked full time for 1 year. i work from home 2 days a week to spend more time with my kids.

i don't play the games with people's feelings like you do. i have been on both sides of it.

but go on feeling smug and spiteful. i hope you are setting a better example for your children than the side you are showing on this parenting board.

Don't listen to PP, OP. People who post like that are very sad individuals. They are trying to bring everyone else down to their level of misery.

The PP was not very nice in her comment about not parenting much but I have to say I am routinely surprised at the posts on this board along the lines of "I have no idea how to manage my kid's behavior." If your six year old is a nightmare why are you allowing it? Of course give a snack and rest and downtime after a busy day but you don't have to allow rude obnoxious behavior from your kid just because she's tired, and I'm willing to bet OP does not discipline that when it happens. Otherwise it wouldn't happen more than once or twice.

All you care about is behavior, and not what's causing it. Neanderthal parenting.