The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living31 Juli 2025

College Move In Tips & Tricks - E96

Whether it’s your first college drop-off or your last, move-in season is a major milestone in empty nest life... and it comes with a LOT of moving parts.

In this episode, we walk through our favorite practical and emotional tips from years of college move-ins... what we’ve learned, what we wish we had known earlier, and what might help ease the transition for you and your student.

From the glory of IKEA-style blue bags to overlooked essentials like doorstops and duplicate chargers... it’s a wide range of help to get you through the move-in.

We also share some emotional wisdom... how to help (but not hover), when to let your kid lead, and what to do when the tears hit (because they will hit). Whether you're moving in a freshman or helping a returning student settle in, this episode is here to support you through it all.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro

1:31 Blue bags are still the MVP

4:00 Toolkits and first aid kits

5:27 Stay hydrated... water and snacks

6:56 Extension cords and power strips

7:38 Find the non-campus Target & Walmart

8:32 Amazon lockers are a lifesaver

9:45 Coordinate with other moms

11:21 Let them wander and explore

14:01 Help them... as much as they want you to

16:53 Let them lead on campus

19:52 Find something non-move-in to do

20:42 Be prepared. Be flexible

21:33 Be ready for every emotion

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