Summer Before Move-In – Helping Families Navigate College

How to Adult Before College: A Pre-Launch Checklist

I was recently eavesdropping—ahem, I mean, observing—a conversation between a mom and her son at an airport restaurant. From the sound of it, they’d just wrapped up a college visit to the University of Florida. She was gently peppering him with questions about how he’d manage life on campus. He, however, was laser-focused on theContinue reading “How to Adult Before College: A Pre-Launch Checklist”

Things You Need to Know About Having an Emotional Support Animal on Campus 🐾

Thinking about bringing an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) to college? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. But before you show up with a guinea pig in one arm and a therapy peacock in the other (yes, that’s happened), there are a few things you need to know. 🐶 ESA, Therapy, or Service Animal—Wait, Which OneContinue reading “Things You Need to Know About Having an Emotional Support Animal on Campus 🐾”

🧳 Dorm Room Set-Up: What I Got Right (and Totally Didn’t)

Picture it: the summer before my son moved into his college dorm. I was OBSESSED. Like, “measuring-the-furniture-on-graph-paper” obsessed. I scoured the res hall website for floor plans, stalked the parent Facebook page like it was my job, and overanalyzed every single detail of that tiny room. Now, full disclosure—I did work in higher ed, andContinue reading “🧳 Dorm Room Set-Up: What I Got Right (and Totally Didn’t)”

🧺 Dorm Storage Personalities: Which One Are You?

Every college student packs a little differently—and their storage style says a lot about them. Whether you’re a “label everything” type or the “just toss it in a basket and pray” type, this guide breaks down dorm essentials by personality. Let’s meet the Dorm Storage Squad: 👛 The Minimalist “If I can’t carry it inContinue reading “🧺 Dorm Storage Personalities: Which One Are You?”

🎶 Pack With Me! — A College Move-In Song Parody 🎶

(A playful twist on “Do-Re-Mi” from The Sound of Music) So your student’s heading to college—and the to-do list is miles long. You’re stressing about what to pack, and your student is probably stress-scrolling TikTok. 🎓📦 Let’s take a breath.Let’s start at the very beginning (a very good place to start). 🎵 Here’s a catchyContinue reading “🎶 Pack With Me! — A College Move-In Song Parody 🎶”

🎓 Orientation Day: What Really Matters

Ah, Orientation Day. The day your student takes their first official step into college life—and you, dear parent, take your first step into letting go (kind of). Between icebreakers, campus tours, and a resource fair that looks more like a job expo, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the noise. But here’s the thing: notContinue reading “🎓 Orientation Day: What Really Matters”