Are you experiencing "empty nest syndrome" now that your youngest is off to college? We know we give our children "roots and wings" but this can be a difficult time for some parents. Others relish the thoughts and have been planning a party for years!
If you are new to this "empty nest" why not throw a party for other parents who find themselves in this position? Many schools plan "parent weekends" in October, but you'll need to send packages of goodies, home-made or store-bought before that. Why not extend an invitation to the parents of your son or daughter's friends? Ask them to bring items they would be packing for their son or daughter's package from home. Maybe some are known for their brownies, cookies, or other treats. It would be fun for your child to get a treat from a friend's mom or dad too. Pool your resources. Add other items to encourage your college student to keep in touch (besides e-mail) with some note cards, stamps, candy, rolls of quarters for their laundry, maybe a favorite magazine, perhaps give them a subscription to the local paper so they can keep up with local news and their high school sports teams. Take some pictures of the parents together and send them off with the packages! Enjoy!
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