Ways to Prepare Your Child for Moving

Each child will be able to understand the process of moving houses in a different way. In some cases, the prospect of their own room could suffice to get them to take their belongings with them, whereas for others, the task of moving can be a daunting task. No matter what, there are six ways to prepare your child and yourself to relocate.

1. Have Your First Family Meeting

The idea of holding a family dinner well in advance is a good way to ensure that there are no surprises. Begin with a few basic guidelines to allow every child to speak up and be aware of the rules and guidelines.

• Do: Be honest and precise when you share information with your children. Give them the freedom to ask questions they'd like to ask and then provide them with truthful responses.
• Don't: Make false promises.
• Do: Invite them to take part in the process of planning. For instance, you could ask them, " How should we decorate the new house?"
• Don't: Let your stress be visible. Kids of every age rely on their parents for support and emotional guidance. If you're stressed or worried about moving, more likely your children will be as well.
• Do: Play games, draw images, or play out the scenario to spark their imaginations. Children who are younger tend to view the process of moving homes to be an experience.

2. Avoid Additional Stress

While some kids may be able to benefit from distractions, moves are not the best moment to begin activities that don't fit into their routine. If you can, keep them out until you've fully and truly settled in your new home, giving your children time to adjust and feel comfortable in the new environment.

3. Explore The New Neighbourhood

Rarely do we go on a trip without having a reference to a brochure, magazine, or site. Why is it any different for children? Take the time to show them pictures of your new home and the city or town in which you'll live. Another option when you're in close proximity to is to bring your children to the new location so that they become acquainted with their new house.

4. Let Your Child Be Involved in the Moving Process

• Discuss with your kids their possessions. What are they going to need to take with them when they move into the new home? What will fit? What will they purchase when you arrive?
• Allow them to browse through their favorite items. Even if their favorite toys weigh more than the fridge, you may not have your kids believing they're being punished for moving and parting with the most valuable possessions they have.
• If you're planning an auction at your garage, think about offering your kids pocket money made from the auction of their unwanted goods.

5. Organise the Children's Bedroom First

The child's world is typically their bedroom. To ensure that there isn't any disruption during the moving process, you should take the bedroom of your kids last and then build their bedrooms first. This will cut down on the time that your children are moved and minimize any disruption to their daily routine.

6. Let Them Say Their Proper Goodbyes

Kids of every age form strong emotional bonds with individuals and places. If you're moving out of state or even on the other end of town, giving your children to be properly congratulated will be a testament to the time and effort in establishing connections. Think about a party for the going away and remind that they have the option of staying in contact with their friends via phone, on the internet, or through pen friends.