The Empty Nesters Guide to Letting Go | Harrisburg News

Dropping your kid off at college? It’s emotional, chaotic, and way more stressful than you think — until you realize they’re already handling it like a pro. From a car packed tighter than a subway to campus staff and football players rushing to help, the transition unfolds with surprising speed and support. As you unpack, organize, and make beds, you’re hit with the truth: you can pack the car, but you can’t pack the experience — and that’s the hardest part of becoming an empty nester. It’s about learning when to step in and when to let them stumble, grow, and ask for help. Leaving hurts, but you know they’re exactly where they need to be — starting their next chapter, one messy, beautiful step at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cc9fafc4934f28ef