Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

When your child is in college, you may miss him a lot and feel like he is very far away - even if the university is an hour's drive from your home. To stay connected and show your child how much you appreciate and love him, send him a small package.

Steps

1. 1 Find out about the cost of sending parcels. If postage is expensive, find a more economical option.
2. 2 Please write the correct address. Please include the correct college or university address when sending your package.
3. 3 Invest in a little pleasant surprisesuch as an inspirational paperback, fun toy, CD, jewelry, photography, or DVD comedy.
4. 4 Include non-perishable snacksthat your child will not buy at the college cafeteria. Be careful if you are shipping food in hot or cold weather, some food might go bad ... for example, chocolate might melt.
5. 5 Include essentialswhich a busy student can forget about, for example, socks, underwear, powder, telephone cards, feminine hygiene products (especially if sending a package abroad), bandana.
6. 6 Write a note telling your son or daughter what's going on at home and how proud you are of their accomplishments in college. Oh, do not forget to say hello from relatives.
7. 7 Submit your package. Don't delay; do it today.

Tips

• Send packages often until you get bored and your child starts to take them for granted.
• Include items that will warm your child's heart, such as a DVD of a favorite children's movie and popcorn.
• A small amount of money can mean a lot to a college student. Do not forget about this when collecting your package!
• Warn your child when you send the package. Thanks to this, your son or daughter will pick up your package on time. In addition, they will look forward to the package, which will brighten up their student days.
• Some supermarkets offer vouchers for a specific amount, purchase a voucher for your child. It's even better than just transferring money. Thanks to this, you do not have to worry that your child will spend money for other purposes.
• In order to convey your embrace, make a print of your hands. Alternatively, you can write a warm note for your child.
• Homemade food is a great reminder of home. Try to include homemade cookies or other snacks, and remember to pack them well. (But consider local weather conditions!)

Warnings

• When inserting sentimental items such as photographs or notes, try not to show them when your child opens the box. Place these items in an envelope so that your son or daughter can see the contents of the envelope when he is alone. His or her roommate may be around when your child opens the box and this can embarrass him or her. Regardless, students are very fond of receiving packages filled with good food and a reminder of home, although they may not tell you so.
• Contact the post office and find out about the details of sending the parcel, especially if you are sending the parcel abroad. Many things, such as soda, plant seeds, even some types of comics, may have restrictions in other countries.
• Avoid items that are heavy, brittle and easily breakable.