Moving and Children
The following tips often help children adjust before, during and
after a family relocates.
Tips
Include the children in making plans for the move. For example,
take them house-hunting with you.
Help your child(ren) learn about the new area.
Through play-acting with dolls, boxes and a wagon, children can
get a feeling of "moving".
Let the children help decide how their new rooms are to be arranged
and decorated.
Encourage children to exchange addresses and phone numbers with
their friends.
Prepare a package for each child containing snacks, some clothing,
and a few favorite toys for the move.
Take a "family break" as soon as the major unpacking
is done. Don't try to do everything when you arrive.
Parents should spend time after the move listening to each child
about new schools and new friends.
Follow progress in new schools. Accompanying your child(ren) to
school the first few days may ease tension.
Any lingering abnormalities (loss of appetite, insomnia, constipation,
diarrhea, menstrual disorder) should be reported to a doctor.
If your move involves suburban to rural, or vice versa, caution
children about new situations they will face.
Father and
Son Moving
specializes
in long distance
moving to
states like
Florida,
New York
and other
east coast
cities. Moving
long distance
is a challenge
and we provide
these articles
and tips
to make your
long distance
move a better
experience.
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