Parents are hiring 'moms' to iron sheets and make beds for their college students away from home

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 16:55

mom rubbing teenager's back — There are local support options available to students who are far away from their parents, but it comes with a price tag.
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Some parents are sending their kids off to college with a hired helper — and it comes at a price.
Professional "moms" offer help with classes, care packages, and doctor visits, the WSJ reports.
One company charges about $450 to be a mom away from mom for college students.

If you're nervous about shipping your teenager off all alone to a new state for college, there are professional "moms" offering their nurturing services — for a fee.