10 Things to Consider When Moving With Children

Can you remember the first time you moved houses as a child? It does not matter whether you are moving to the next house or out of state; the moving experience is no thrilling at all. Kids especially feel overwhelmed by emotions associated with moving. What are some of the aspects you need to consider if you have children around during a move?

  1. Kids experience stress – this about what this move means to your child. If they have never been involved in a move before, they need help dealing with the change. Look out for sleeping problems, withdrawal and a change of behavior.
  2. Kids mirror your energy – have you noticed that your child is happy when you model for them happiness? Try to maintain a positive mood as you plan and execute the move; reserve the meltdowns for times when you are alone.
  3. Kids take longer to adjust – involve the children right from the time when the move has been confirmed. Allow them time to visualize the change and start their own planning.
  4. Kids will ask a lot of questions – imagine the number of questions your child asks on an ordinary day. Now expect to answer more than five times that number as they try to understand details about the move and moving help hired.
  5. Kids are possessive – You will need to de-clutter your children’s room in preparation for moving but most have a tendency to purge. Consider sorting their belongings when they are asleep.
  6. Kids love to help – Kids will want to engage in what the adults around them are doing. To avoid them being a hindrance, allocate them small specific tasks.
  7. Kids need to settle in fast – Older kids will be worried about making friends and fitting in school. The young ones will be concerned about the new comfort they will experience in their new room.
  8. Kids have a hard time letting go – since they had been used to their current room, they often fell like they are losing everything by moving. Help them to ease up by showing them fun ways to pack and unloading their room first.
  9. Kids are attached to their friends – your children have probably kept the same friends all through their childhood so they must feel the loss of leaving them behind. Reassure them that they can keep in touch and visit.
  10. Kids must be preoccupied – the actual moving day can pose quite the danger if small children run around playing. Organize for babysitting or have a relative take care of them for you.

Shop for a moving company that offers child engagement services.

 

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