Give your mom and dad a call often while you're at school because it will mean so much to them.

Whenever I go back to school, it's so easy to get swept into the busyness of campus, school, and all my friends at school. There is so much going on and so much to do that I always seem to doing something or running somewhere. We make so much time for people while we are at school, but I think we could make more time for our parents.

My parents are like my rock. I value the relationship we have and all that they have done for me over the years. I want to still feel close to them even when I'm a state away. I want to do a better job of staying in touch with them while I'm at school.

This past weekend I went home and I had so much fun being able to hang out with my parents for the weekend. We got dinner and watched the Badger Football game together. All the time we got to spend together reminded me of how close I am to them when I'm at home, but also how distant I feel when I'm at school.

I want to be better at keeping in touch with them over the school year. I don't want to rely on texting because that is easy and not as personal as a call. I want to call both of them more. I talk to my mom a good amount, but it's my dad I could give a call to more often. From communicating more, I will feel more in touch with them and how everything is at home, which is always a good reminder of home.

I know how much my parents appreciate it when I give them a call just to check in or see what's up at home. And in turn, I love to hear how everything is going at home, how my extended family is doing, and how my ivory lab is doing. I just talked to my dad today and he told me it's snowing in Minnesota, which is sad because I want a Fall season before Winter. Even if its a 5 minute chat while I'm on my way to class, talking to my parents always makes me feel good.

I know that parents miss their kids when they go to school. And as students even though we have a lot of things to do with school and friends, it's important to make time to call and check in on your parents because they miss you when you're gone. While it may be nice because the house might be quieter and cleaner, they definitely miss hearing your voice, so give them a call to make their day.