Help younger children understand that college-bound siblings are gone, but not forgotten. Encourage older siblings to talk to younger ones about their life together and memories they've shared. Suggest that the older child leave a favorite garment or ask younger brothers and sisters to keep a prized possession. Doing so will entrust a bond between the children, and reinforce the fact that the older child will return. Take time to start new traditions when college kids visit, write, or call.
Parents are the driving force of helping with transition.