Many students often feel that they actually have less space from their parents when they leave for college than when they lived at home. While a parent’s is well intentioned, the overbearing actions aren’t doing the students any favors and often result in tension in the relationship.
Allow your student to have the time and space necessary to adjust and make sure that he or she knows you are always there when need-be. Check in every so often and schedule your visits ahead of time.
All of this, compiled with unconditional love (and, perhaps, some care packages) and you and your student will remain closer than ever before!