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Moving Checklist: Relocating Your College Aged Child

February 13, 2009

Moving is stressful for anyone but even more so for yourchild. If they are moving out for the first time, whether to school or just into an apartment, it is certain that they will need some assistance. As their parent and caregiver, it’s your duty to help them with this change, but which is the most effective way to help them without getting in their way too much? To begin you need to do something that you’ve probably been doing ever since they were born, and that is having lots of patience.

You must have patience. This is a big step for them and it’s natural for them to have some anxiety about it because of the size of the change in their lives. They might be emotional or seem needy leading up to the big day and on the actual moving day. Try not to take anything too personally during this time. Your child is probably just very stressed out and is very anxious since it’s something they’ve never done before.

The best thing you can do is to just calm them down anyway you can and reassure them that everything will be alright. It would also comfort them to know that you’ll always be only a phone call or email away, and that you can help them should they need it. Many times they just want support from you, to ensure them that their fears will not come true.

It’s also good to be organized. You can keep a moving checklist of all the things you need to purchase, like boxes, supplies, decorations for their new place, and maybe even a housewarming gift. This will make movingday a lot less stressful if you and your child are more prepared.

These moving tips can be your moving guide to keeping the peace on this important day. It’s also an important event for you as well, because even though you will be sad to see them go, you’ll also benefit from a newfound freedom after they move out. Change is definitely a good thing, and it will be for you and your child.

If this process stresses you out as well, remember that your child is only a phone call or email away. Remember not to overwhelm them with phone calls or emails when they are away, but don’t forget to let them know every now and then that you are thinking of them and care about them. They might not say so, but they will appreciate this.

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