Packing Up and Moving Home: What to Expect When Your College Kid Comes Back for Summer The final exams are over, the dorm room is (almost) packed, and your college student is heading home for the summer. Cue the happy tears, open arms… and maybe a tiny bit of chaos! If you’re anything like me, you’re thrilled to have your child home again — but you’re also wondering where exactly you’re going to put all their “stuff,” and what life will look like under one roof after months apart. Here’s what I’ve learned from helping my college student pack up, move home, and settle back in — all with as much laughter and grace as possible. The Art of Packing (and the Reality Check) If you imagine your college student neatly folding clothes and organizing boxes days before move-out, let me save you the trouble: it’s going to be a last-minute sprint. Despite the best intentions, that “I’ll start packing early!” plan tends to dissolve under the weight of finals, social goodbyes, and a whole lot o...