Staying Connected with the College Sibling
Whether a sibling is feeling lonely or confused about their new perceived role in the family, there are a variety of ways that parents can help those children still at home stay connected with an older sibling at college.

Plan family gatherings

• Plan a dinner out for just family when the college student comes home to visit.
  
• Explore a new city by meeting halfway between home and college for a day.
• Have the younger sibling(s) and college sibling(s) collaboratively plan a family weekend getaway.

Virtual connection

• Plan weekly phone calls for younger siblings to talk with their older sibling.
  
• Provide access to email for siblings back home.
  
• Help a sibling prepare a college care package.
  
• Snail mail is always fun to get, so encourage siblings to write each other regularly.

Plan a campus visit

• Family Weekend
  
• Homecoming
  
• Athletic Events