It is hard sending your child away to college and you want to support them from a distance, without hovering. It’s a great time for them to establish their life, but also a great way for you to keep a solid relationship with them through simple touchpoints – like care packages! Here are 5 different care packages you can send throughout the year to bless your college student!
This post is sponsored by Northwest University.
Wellness Care Package
Keep their immune systems boosted with things like vitamins, hand sanitizer, face mask, etc…Here are a few of our favorite wellness products you could include:
- Vitamin D
- Selenium
- Olive Leaf
- Vitamin C
- Essential Oils
- Hand Sanitizer
- Fun face masks
- Emergen-C
- Honey
- Elderberry Syrup
Sick Care Package
If you know your child is sick and you want to help give them a boost to get better you can include some wellness products, but then also add in:
- cold/flu medicine
- a thermometer
- chicken broth or soup
- menthol rub
- garlic
We know you really want to just show up on your child’s doorstep and give them a hug, but this can be a start.
Laundry Package
Laundry isn’t the most fun thing to do, but this can be a super fun gift pack to get in the mail so your child doesn’t have to spend money on laundry supplies.
- A pack of underwear
- A pack of socks
- Detergent
- Dryer balls
- Essential oil for the dryer balls to smell nice
Out of the Blue Package
This kind of care package is perfect if you just are thinking about them and want to give them a boost of encouragement. This is great if they are going through a time time or feel discouraged as well.
- Favorite scripture verses
- Cozy socks
- Soft throw
- Favorite movie (or movie tickets)
- Favorite snacks – maybe their favorite homemade goodies
- New PJs
- Favorite rainy day book
Take a Break Package
If you know your child has been working extra hard, or maybe at the end of finals week, this can be a great list to remind them to take a break.
- $20 to spend as they wish
- Movie tickets
- Restaurant gift certificates
- Have uber eats or another meal delivery service deliver their favorite foods for a night in
Simple and fun, care packages can be entertaining, silly, encouragement and hopeful. It’s always nice to let your child know that you are thinking of them. What are your favorite ways to encourage your kids from afar?
Things had to pivot quickly this year, but Northwest University has risen to the challenge. We firmly believe that a high-quality educational experience for our students remains a vital priority for their lives. So, we’re taking every necessary step to continue providing that education in this unique Christian learning community that we all love so much. With on-campus precautions and an innovative hybrid model, Northwest University has demonstrated its commitment to both education AND safety. No one can predict the future, but every student and parent should know that we are following all of the best practices recommended by public health authorities to make sure students remain as healthy at Northwest University as they would be anywhere else. Students, if God has called you to attend Northwest University, you can count on us to do everything in our power to facilitate your success. Learn more here!
