Good Stuff Tips for Moving with Kids
Good Stuff Tips for Moving with Kids
Good Stuff Tips for Moving with Kids
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- Good Stuff Tips for Moving with Kids
Give them the big news right away and make it a topic of daily conversation
Kids are resilient, however as parents we want to shelter them from any and all distress. Giving them ample time to process the idea of moving from the only home they have ever known is a good start. The more the move is discussed as a positive change for the family the less anxiety your kids will have about it. When they do have worries let them know its normal and okay to be nervous about a big change but that new things don’t have to be scary. Let them know you see this big change as exciting.Introduce them to the new neighborhood
Visit your new home with the kids if possible or show pictures of the house and any surrounding playgrounds or parks. Talk about little leagues or dance classes or whatever they are into and let them know these activities will be available in the new area. If your move is long distance and they won’t be seeing friends anymore give them time and opportunities to let their friends know, maybe with a going away party. Set up a phone and email list of friends so they can keep in touch. Emphasize the positive of making new friends and let them know it will be as easy to make friends in the new area as it was in the old.
Present the move as an adventure and get them involved
Let your children know what a great opportunity the move is. How they will get a brand new room, perhaps a bigger yard to play in, share with them the advantages of the new place and the positive reasons you are moving. Let them know this big change will benefit them. If they are old enough, get them involved by giving them safe tasks they can complete, like packing their toys. Keep them busy with games like counting the moving boxes in each room. Plan a fun activity for the family after the move for them to focus on and look forward to.
Keep a sense of familiarity throughout the move
The scary part of moving is the loss of familiarity and the prospect of the unknown. It’s tough on any individual but for kids it can be traumatic. Together with your child pack their special bag, with favorite toys, games, blankies and some snacks and keep it with them during the move. Make a favorite meal ahead of time that can be easily reheated to fill the new house with familiar smells. Try to pack up their old room last and set up their new room first to shorten the transition time. Seeing their old furniture and toys in the new space will ease their feelings of estrangement from the new house.
Never let them see you sweat
Children take their cues on how to feel about things from their parents. If you are stressed out on moving day they will be too. Stay calm, keep on schedule and make it all seem routine. Introduce strangers like movers, cable guys and the like as new friends here to join the adventure. Have a friend, loved one or babysitter come over on moving day to keep them distracted and safely out of the way.
Moving is an adventure and at Good Stuff Moving our licensed professionals are dedicated to making the transition efficient and stress free. We have helped over 40,000 individuals, families and business move around the corner and across the country. Call Good Stuff Moving today for a free quote.
Have you recently moved with small children? How did it go? What measures did you take to make it any easier transition? Share your tips on moving with kids in our comment section below.
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Give Us a Call
651-488-4808
Request a Quote
Fill in our Form
Send us an Email
info@goodstuffmoving.com
Got Questions?
- Good Stuff Tips for Moving with Kids
Give them the big news right away and make it a topic of daily conversation
Kids are resilient, however as parents we want to shelter them from any and all distress. Giving them ample time to process the idea of moving from the only home they have ever known is a good start. The more the move is discussed as a positive change for the family the less anxiety your kids will have about it. When they do have worries let them know its normal and okay to be nervous about a big change but that new things don’t have to be scary. Let them know you see this big change as exciting.Introduce them to the new neighborhood
Visit your new home with the kids if possible or show pictures of the house and any surrounding playgrounds or parks. Talk about little leagues or dance classes or whatever they are into and let them know these activities will be available in the new area. If your move is long distance and they won’t be seeing friends anymore give them time and opportunities to let their friends know, maybe with a going away party. Set up a phone and email list of friends so they can keep in touch. Emphasize the positive of making new friends and let them know it will be as easy to make friends in the new area as it was in the old. Present the move as an adventure and get them involved
Let your children know what a great opportunity the move is. How they will get a brand new room, perhaps a bigger yard to play in, share with them the advantages of the new place and the positive reasons you are moving. Let them know this big change will benefit them. If they are old enough, get them involved by giving them safe tasks they can complete, like packing their toys. Keep them busy with games like counting the moving boxes in each room. Plan a fun activity for the family after the move for them to focus on and look forward to.
Keep a sense of familiarity throughout the move
The scary part of moving is the loss of familiarity and the prospect of the unknown. It’s tough on any individual but for kids it can be traumatic. Together with your child pack their special bag, with favorite toys, games, blankies and some snacks and keep it with them during the move. Make a favorite meal ahead of time that can be easily reheated to fill the new house with familiar smells. Try to pack up their old room last and set up their new room first to shorten the transition time. Seeing their old furniture and toys in the new space will ease their feelings of estrangement from the new house.
Never let them see you sweat
Children take their cues on how to feel about things from their parents. If you are stressed out on moving day they will be too. Stay calm, keep on schedule and make it all seem routine. Introduce strangers like movers, cable guys and the like as new friends here to join the adventure. Have a friend, loved one or babysitter come over on moving day to keep them distracted and safely out of the way.
Moving is an adventure and at Good Stuff Moving our licensed professionals are dedicated to making the transition efficient and stress free. We have helped over 40,000 individuals, families and business move around the corner and across the country. Call Good Stuff Moving today for a free quote.
Have you recently moved with small children? How did it go? What measures did you take to make it any easier transition? Share your tips on moving with kids in our comment section below.
Share with friends
- Good Stuff Tips for Moving with Kids
Give them the big news right away and make it a topic of daily conversation
Kids are resilient, however as parents we want to shelter them from any and all distress. Giving them ample time to process the idea of moving from the only home they have ever known is a good start. The more the move is discussed as a positive change for the family the less anxiety your kids will have about it. When they do have worries let them know its normal and okay to be nervous about a big change but that new things don’t have to be scary. Let them know you see this big change as exciting.Introduce them to the new neighborhood
Visit your new home with the kids if possible or show pictures of the house and any surrounding playgrounds or parks. Talk about little leagues or dance classes or whatever they are into and let them know these activities will be available in the new area. If your move is long distance and they won’t be seeing friends anymore give them time and opportunities to let their friends know, maybe with a going away party. Set up a phone and email list of friends so they can keep in touch. Emphasize the positive of making new friends and let them know it will be as easy to make friends in the new area as it was in the old. Present the move as an adventure and get them involved
Let your children know what a great opportunity the move is. How they will get a brand new room, perhaps a bigger yard to play in, share with them the advantages of the new place and the positive reasons you are moving. Let them know this big change will benefit them. If they are old enough, get them involved by giving them safe tasks they can complete, like packing their toys. Keep them busy with games like counting the moving boxes in each room. Plan a fun activity for the family after the move for them to focus on and look forward to.
Keep a sense of familiarity throughout the move
The scary part of moving is the loss of familiarity and the prospect of the unknown. It’s tough on any individual but for kids it can be traumatic. Together with your child pack their special bag, with favorite toys, games, blankies and some snacks and keep it with them during the move. Make a favorite meal ahead of time that can be easily reheated to fill the new house with familiar smells. Try to pack up their old room last and set up their new room first to shorten the transition time. Seeing their old furniture and toys in the new space will ease their feelings of estrangement from the new house.
Never let them see you sweat
Children take their cues on how to feel about things from their parents. If you are stressed out on moving day they will be too. Stay calm, keep on schedule and make it all seem routine. Introduce strangers like movers, cable guys and the like as new friends here to join the adventure. Have a friend, loved one or babysitter come over on moving day to keep them distracted and safely out of the way.
Moving is an adventure and at Good Stuff Moving our licensed professionals are dedicated to making the transition efficient and stress free. We have helped over 40,000 individuals, families and business move around the corner and across the country. Call Good Stuff Moving today for a free quote.
Have you recently moved with small children? How did it go? What measures did you take to make it any easier transition? Share your tips on moving with kids in our comment section below.