THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO

MOVING WITH KIDS

Relocating to a new home is difficult for everyone - however, it can even be more difficult for kids and young teens. Having to leave their old neighbourhood and school behind also means leaving the f r friends and community that they have known all their lives. Starting new is always scary. So, as parents, we need to make sure that our kids can handle and cope with this situation well.

BEFORE THE MOVE

Prepare your kids before the move. Moving can be harder for

children because they have no choice or control over the

decision. Talking to your children and letting them know about

your plan months before moving will allow them to contemplate

about the move. It will also give them more time to accept the

situation.

Here are some things you should do in advance to prepare for moving day:

1. Let your kids know about the move in advance

2. Visit the place you are moving to

3. Host a farewell party

4. Communicate with them about the move often

5. Create a moving checklist for your

kids.

DURING THE MOVE

Make the move stress-free for your children. Giving your children easy tasks on moving days will help keep their minds occupied while making them feel involved. Don’t forget to have fun with your children and to make them feel like moving is a big adventure. If your kids are too stressed on a moving day, you can let them stay with friends while you are packing your things. You can also pack while they are sleeping to avoid further stress. Here are some things you can do on a moving day:

1. Have fun with your children while moving

2. Put them in charge of easy tasks

3. Let them hang out with friends

4. Pack while they sleep

AFTER THE MOVE

The day you move to your new home is the day your kids might

feel the anxiety of being in an unfamiliar neighbourhood. Always communicate with your children to know how they are coping and to help make their transition easier.

Help them feel welcome in your new home by letting them unpack and decorate their new room. Please encourage them to stay in touch with old f r friends by using technology to message and call them. Maintain old routines that you used to do at home to make them feel as if everything is still the same. Connect them with new friends in school and encourage them to participate in school activities.

1. Help them feel welcome in your new home

2. Use technology to stay in touch

3. Maintain routines

4. Connect them with new friends

5. Collaborate with their new school