Moving Tips | While exciting, moving into a new home can also be a little overwhelming.
When you throw kids into the mix, moving can be stressful for the whole family. But it doesn’t have to be that way!
We asked moving professionals what tips they had for those who are moving with kids. Here’s what they suggested to make the move as stress free as possible for the whole family:
Before the Move
Oftentimes, breaking the news to your kids is the hardest part of the moving process. It’s a good idea to have a game plan in place before it’s time to move.
“Get the kids involved from the very beginning by talking to them about moving and making them part of the decision-making process,” says Mike Glanz, CEO of HireAHelper, an online service designed to make moving easier and more affordable for consumers. “By speaking with kids in advance and giving them the time and place to communicate their hesitations and fears, it will help them prepare for the change.”
From the beginning of the home-search process, you can find ways to include your kids. “Involve them in the home-searching process and teach them about real estate and how the process of buying and selling a home works,” Glanz says. He says that allowing them to be an important part of the “planning committee” can help them gain a sense of importance and will boost their excitement in playing a role in choosing a new home.
Kaly Sullivan, author of Good Move: Strategy and Advice for Your Family’s Relocation, suggests another opportunity to get them involved can be found in the packing process.
When she moved with her sons, Sullivan gave each of them a shoebox-sized “treasure bin” to pack up their favorite items to make the packing process a little easier on them. “Once the box was full, that was it,” she says. “Choices had to be made, but they were their choices.”
Perhaps the worst fear a parent can have when it’s time to move is your child not wanting any part of it.
“If the kids are resistant to moving, then show them what’s positive about their new neighborhood,” Glanz says. “Take them to go explore and help introduce them to neighbors and new friends. … The one-on-one time is important and the kids will start to get more accustomed to their new surroundings.”
If you’re still worried the transition is going to be rough on your kids, set up time with a trusted family counselor. - New Home Source
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