Whatever day it is, I don't care. Call your mom.

Being away at college creates new and huge changes for everyone, especially your mom. When you go from being one of the people she sees everyday to now not ever seeing her, she needs to know that you still care and miss her. You are tremendously important to her.

Let's face it. We all miss our moms. Now it's time to do life without her always there checking in on us and giving us continual love. It feels weird not being greeted with a sweet hug and kiss on the cheek every morning before going to class (and it would be super weird if my roommate did that).

Going off to college is also a changing time for her too. Leaving home changes the dynamic of your house now, and the atmosphere is completely different without you in it. It is important for us all to realize that moving away does not only affect us.

She misses you too. It's difficult at times thinking that now y'all are living completely separated from each other, but in some ways it can bring a unique closeness when you miss each other. When my older sister left for college a few years ago, I remember feeling afraid that this would distance our friendship, but it actually did make us closer than ever before. We began to not take each other for granted, and we had to cherish the moments that we had together because they were less frequent. Quality of time is usually better than quantity of time, and sometimes it becomes more fun when you have less time, but it is filled with more quality. So when you do come home, spend quality time with your mom. For the past eighteen years, you were her whole world. It is crucial that she still feels important in your life.

Keep her updated on the details of your life. Moms love details, and they also love knowing everything about your life. Take time and tell her about your new friends and classes that you are taking. She wants to know. Also, take time and listen to her. She has a life too, and I am sure she would appreciate knowing that you also cherish her.

And finally, go call your mom. If you're reading this article, sitting in a local coffee shop or lounge around campus, go and call your mom. She wants to hear from you, and if you have enough time to go through and read this entire article, you have time to call your mother. It does not have to take all day, but even a few minutes on the phone could make her whole day better. Just go and do it. She wants to hear from you, and you have no idea how much she cherishes you.