Do Babies Get Homesick?

Children of all ages can get homesick, but younger children and children who have never been away from home tend to be more prone to homesickness.

What do you do when your child is homesick?

7 Ways to Cope With Homesickness

Do something fun, like playing with friends. Do something to feel closer to home, like writing a letter home. Go see someone who can talk with you to help you feel better. Look at the bright side, such as activities and friends in the new setting.

Do newborns really know their mom?

"Within a few weeks, babies can recognize their caregiver and they prefer her to other people," says Alison Gopnik, Ph. D., author of The Philosophical Baby and a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.