Moving with Children is a Tough Task. These Tips Will Help
When you have children, moving is a stressful transition for everyone involved. Whether it’s from an old house to a new one or from state A to states B, young kids may not embrace the change and may even make them feel a little anxious and uncomfortable! The good news is, kids are always changing as they grow and changing environments is no different. They are little resilient beings and what they need is time and plenty of reassurance that everything will be okay before they start settling into their new surroundings and you may find making that move will in fact happen without any complaints.
There are a few common mistakes that people make when moving. These can be painful but easily avoided as long as you know what NOT to do! Here are some lessons that I’ve learnt during my move.
Why You Need to Explain Your Move
When people don’t explain or have a discussion about why they are moving to their children, they may feel vulnerable, abandoned and confused. It’s best for everyone if you call a casual family meeting where you can talk about the reasons behind your move as well as discuss any feelings involved among any family members. Even though this is something that younger kids may not understand completely, it would be good practice in case there are more major changes later on down the line. Let your children know you have something important to tell them as early as possible so they can start getting excited about the move and imagine their own lives in the new place. They need time just like you do, so don’t wait until last minute because it will only stress everyone out!
Taking it all on yourself is tough
Moving all of your belongings can be a stressful process. Especially if you start thinking of all the things you need to organise, prepare and do before you move. It can be a lot and it can get overwhelming. You are going to feel much happier and more relaxed if you have the support of your family, friends or even professional removalists Melbourne companies to help you move. It is especially important when there are children involved because it will make moving day go smoothly (especially with kids). Using professionals moving companies ensures that you don’t need to pack anything yourself- they do everything for you! And having loved ones around on move day means focusing less about unpacking boxes and instead nurturing any feelings from the children who may not be dealing so well with the change associated from leaving the home that they knew.
Preparing for a Road Trip is Key
Being prepared when you’re moving with your children on a road trip is one of the most important things that parents can do. If you have activities and snacks on hand to keep you kids occupied and making that trip to the new place seem like an adventure, then everyone will be less stressed about their new home when it quickly comes into view. When emotions are running high it’s easy to get angry or frustrated at each other; preparing ahead helps keep these feelings from stewing over onto your kids during this stressful time.
Pack an Essential Items Bag
One of the most frustrating things when moving is to find that something you need is lost in a box. This includes necessities such as toiletries. To avoid this from happening, it is important to be prepared and carry an essentials bag with you. The most common things to pack in an essentials bag are: Toothbrush and toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, toilet paper, soap or body wash, keys to your new place, phones and any import documents. You may even find a multi tool utility knife handy for odd purposes like opening boxes.
Moving with children of any age is hard but especially if you have young ones who aren’t able to manage their emotions as well. Howeover, with these tips, you will find that you will be well on your way to moving in without any hassles.
