So, the day has finally come when your oldest one is ready to move to university. It might be great news for him or her, but I am sure that when your child leaves the nest you might feel emptiness and sadness in your heart. Of course, you are happy for them, but things will never be the same again without them living in your home. Having said that, there are some things you can do on your own to ensure that they have it easier when they move on with their lives:

1. Unless you absolutely have to do so, don’t convert their room into a guest room immediately after they have left. They might want to have a place to come back to from time to time that remains their safe place. If for some reason you need to convert their room into living space, at least hire for them a storage unit similar to storage units Miramar where they can store their belongings they have been unable to take with them to university.

2. Help them to stay organized. Keeping things in order is one of the best things you can do for them to help. It might be useful to have to piles before they move out: one with the things they will want to be taking with them, and one with the things they will be leaving for safekeeping in your home.

3. The time when your children move out is a great time to clear out and tidy up a bit. Don’t get rid of their items without their consent though or they might be disappointed with you. If you are not sure what to do with an item when they are away, either keep it safe at home or leave it in a storage unit. A lot of items might have sentimental value you might not be aware of, so don’t make any hasty decisions regarding whether to keep or throw something. It is always better to be on the safe side and hold onto things unless you are absolutely sure that it is safe to get rid of them.