Helping Your Kid Move to College

Moving away to college can be an exciting and daunting time for both parents and students. It can be a lot of work to get everything packed up and moved, but it can be a lot smoother process with a little bit of preparation. Here are some tips to help make the move easier for everyone involved!

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1) Start packing early

This may seem like an obvious one, but it can be easy to procrastinate when you’re dealing with the stress of everything else that comes with moving. Give yourself and your child plenty of time to sort through their things and figure out what they want to take with them.

If you start packing too close to the move date, it can be a rushed and chaotic process. Try to start a few weeks in advance so that you can take your time and avoid any last-minute scrambling.

Packing early will also allow you to go through your child’s things and decide what should be kept, stored, or given away. 

2) Make a list (or several lists)

Making lists can be incredibly helpful when you’re trying to keep track of everything that needs to be done. 

Start by making a master list of all the big tasks that need to be completed before the move. This could include things like packing up their bedroom, cancelling utilities, or transferring school records.

Then, you can break each of those tasks down into smaller steps to make them more manageable. For example, if you’re packing up their bedroom, you might want to make separate lists for each type of item (clothes, books, décor, etc.).

 Checking items off as you go will help you stay organised and on track.

3) Hire an interstate removalist

Unless you’re moving your child to college in the same town or city that you live in, you’ll probably need to hire some professional help. 

An interstate removalist can be a big help in getting everything packed up and moved safely. They can also provide storage options if your child needs to store any of their things while they’re away at school.

Trying to do everything on your own can be overwhelming, so it’s definitely worth considering hiring some professional help.

4) Pack an essentials box

When you’re packing up your child’s things, be sure to set aside a few essential items that they can use right away when they get to their new place. 

This could include things like toiletries, bedding, towels, and a change of clothes. You might also want to include some non-essentials like snacks, games, or photos from home.

Packing an essentials box will help your child feel more prepared and comfortable as they settle into their new surroundings.

5) Have a plan for the big day

On the day of the move, it can be helpful to have a plan to keep everyone organised and on track. 

Be sure to pack up the car (or cars) ahead of time so that you’re not trying to do everything at the last minute. If you’re hiring professional help, make sure you know when they’ll be arriving and what time you need to be out of the house. 

It can also be helpful to map out a route ahead of time so that you know where you’re going and how long it will take to get there.

Moving day can be chaotic, but it will hopefully go more smoothly if you take some time to prepare beforehand.

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