Moving
can be stressful, even for adults. But it can be even harder and
more perplexing for children, whether they’re toddlers or in high
school. Here are some tips
that experts agree can make the moving process a more enjoyable
experience for your children.
Inform children early.
Keep a positive attitude in their presence.
Allow them to openly talk about the move and
to have input in the decisions, when appropriate.
Remind children often that although
everything seems to be changing, the family is still very secure
as a unit.
Involve children in packing their personal
belongings.
Help them accumulate memoirs of present home
and friends in an organized manner.
Consider a move
during the school session to avoid summer anxiety related to the
first day of school. Be sure they are dressed like the local
children on the first day of school to avoid being
labeled “different”.
Locate school bus stops in new neighborhood
to avoid stress of first day.
Allow children to take favorite toys or
possessions with them on the trip.
Have games and snacks for the trip.
Request special education of medical
information early in the process.
Get books about new location from franchise
bookstores in your present area.
Get books on moving for children.
Get information for teenagers on areas of
interest. Begin early by involving them in groups with common
interests.
Allow children to help with selections
relating to their room in the new home.
Take a camera for pictures on your
home-buying trip if children do
not accompany you.
Allow children to “tape” messages from
friends they are leaving behind.
Allow children to make occasional phone
calls to friends they left behind.
Contact local church or synagogue as soon as
possible, if desired, and get counseling,
if needed.
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