Sending Your Kid to Campus? How a Move Manager Can Make It Easier
Sending your child off to college or university is a major milestone, and an emotional rollercoaster. Between the packing lists, furniture hauls, and logistics, moving your teen into their first dorm or apartment can quickly turn into a source of stress.
If you’re an Ottawa parent wondering how to make this move smoother, this guide is for you.
1. Start With a Checklist
Don’t wait until the week before school starts. Create a clear checklist of everything your child needs - from bedding and small appliances to school supplies and toiletries.
Bonus tip: Check with the residence or landlord about what’s provided and what’s not.
2. Declutter Before You Pack
Encourage your teen to go through their belongings and decide what’s worth bringing. This helps avoid overpacking and makes it easier to fit everything in tight dorm or apartment spaces.
3. Label Everything
From bins to boxes, label all items clearly with their contents and which room they belong in. This is especially helpful if you're moving into a shared space or if multiple parents are helping out on move-in day.
4. Don’t Forget the Essentials
Power strips, first-aid kits, cleaning supplies, and laundry gear often get left behind. Make sure these daily essentials are top of mind when packing.
5. Call in the Experts
Move day is not the time for guesswork. Hiring Streamline Relocation Services means you’ll have expert help with packing, logistics, and even furniture assembly. Whether your child is moving to campus locally or out of town, we make sure the transition is smooth so you can focus on saying your goodbyes (without the stress).
Ready to make the big move feel a little smaller?
Let Streamline take the pressure off your plate so your child can start school on the right foot.