In this final installment we will look at a few more ways to help your children with their impending move. These next tips will help them to stay in contact with their friends, something which is very important to your children.
- Make up cards with your new address and contact information for your children to pass out to their friends. You may even buy them a notebook or special journal to write down their friends addresses in. Give them some special stationary designated for writing letters to their old friends after the move.
- Once you have arrived at your new home unpack the major stuff and then do something fun together as a family. Don’t stress over the little stuff and get so wrapped up with unpacking that you neglect your children making them feel even more alone in a new environment. Take time to help them get adjusted to their new home.
It is also important to keep everyone happy during the actual move to the new property. Your child or children will have different needs depending on what their age groups is. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Babies will enjoy a familiar blanket and toys. Snacks and finger foods will help to keep them happy and nap times will have to be taken if possible. Most babies will nap in the car when they are tired.
- Toddlers will need to have access to a portable toilet if you are making a long trip. Toys, finger foods, coloring books and crayons are also good things to keep them occupied and happy.
- Pre-teens will enjoy books, coloring books, travel games, and snacks
- Older teens should be able to bring along something to entertain themselves such as music, books, journals, or other things.
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Hi Sean,
Moving homes can be really traumatic for children. These are great tips to help make the move a little easier on them. I think it helps if you get them involved in the move and make it an adventure for them.
You know, let them pick out their own rooms and where they’re going to have their furniture.
Children are very resilient and adaptable although taking their needs into consideration will make the move a lot less traumatic for everyone. Some very practical advice here.