Between finding a new home, packing, and coordinating with your moving helpers, it’s all too easy to neglect your kids during the moving process as it is very hard to control all the issues. Multiply that stress level exponentially when you are moving long-distance, moving with kids after divorce, or even moving with small toddlers. While there can be many unfortunate circumstances, moving is quite often, for positive reasons. Our top recommendation is to involve your children in the process so they know it is an exciting time for the whole family. Even the least important task can make a difference.
Preparations
Encourage your children to talk about the process of moving and to ask questions. The next step is to help them get ready and prepared. Let your kid choose and buy useful items for their stuff like colorful markers, different stickers, boxes and packing tape.
Packing
Allowing kids to take part in packing, for example, will help you to raise the feeling of responsibility. Be prepared that children will try to hold onto their things a little more tightly. Stay cool. Moving is all about change and the more their lives are changing, the tighter they’ll hold on to the things they can. Take time to go through their bedroom with them to help them decide what to keep and what to toss. Let the kids pack a few of their moving boxes. As an extra tip, try customizing moving box labels with your kids’ names written on them. Give your kid a chance to decorate his/her box with colorful stickers and paintings.
New Room
Plan a new room together! Let your child decide what he surely needs and make some design contribution. Parents can make it easier for their children by allowing them to pick out room colors or other fun items. Similarly arranging furniture in the new bedroom may provide a sense of comfort in the new house. Moving is all about expenses. Believe us or not quality service and expert care is 75 % success. Start your FREE moving quote and calculate your move right now, don’t hesitate!
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