How to prepare children for moving house
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Searching for new homes on
websites like Gentoo and taking a snoop around during viewings can be fun, but
once you’ve found your dream house, moving becomes a lot more stressful. There
are solicitors to deal with, packing to complete and then a new lifestyle to
get used to.
websites like Gentoo and taking a snoop around during viewings can be fun, but
once you’ve found your dream house, moving becomes a lot more stressful. There
are solicitors to deal with, packing to complete and then a new lifestyle to
get used to.
If the process is stressful enough for us adults, just
imagine how difficult it is for the little ones in your family. Relocating just
around the corner can be a shock to the system, and a move that involves
transferring nurseries, leaving behind friends and a new bedroom can be
extremely upsetting.
imagine how difficult it is for the little ones in your family. Relocating just
around the corner can be a shock to the system, and a move that involves
transferring nurseries, leaving behind friends and a new bedroom can be
extremely upsetting.
The most crucial thing when it comes to helping your
children deal with a move is getting them involved. Springing the announcement
on them or attempting to ignore the difficulties until the day of the move will
only make the process more difficult.
children deal with a move is getting them involved. Springing the announcement
on them or attempting to ignore the difficulties until the day of the move will
only make the process more difficult.
Get the kids involved from the very first step, not matter
how old they are, by letting them know when you start the home hunt. You and
your partner should sit down with the family and explain your reasons for
wanting to move. Let them know how it will be beneficial to all.
how old they are, by letting them know when you start the home hunt. You and
your partner should sit down with the family and explain your reasons for
wanting to move. Let them know how it will be beneficial to all.
While it might be impractical to take the kids along to
every viewing, it’s a good idea to let them see those homes you are seriously
considering. Try to point out the things they may like, such as a local
playground, and let them know you’ll take their thoughts and feelings into
account.
every viewing, it’s a good idea to let them see those homes you are seriously
considering. Try to point out the things they may like, such as a local
playground, and let them know you’ll take their thoughts and feelings into
account.
If you have an offer accepted, make the event into a
celebration, perhaps going for a family meal and discussing why this will be a
positive change for everyone. While the sale is going through, consider a few
trips to your new neighbourhood so everyone can get used to their new
surroundings.
celebration, perhaps going for a family meal and discussing why this will be a
positive change for everyone. While the sale is going through, consider a few
trips to your new neighbourhood so everyone can get used to their new
surroundings.
Proceed to get the kids involved in the packing process,
letting them make decisions about toys to throw out – with a little guidance! See
this guide from HGTV for tips for decluttering with kids. Talk about their new
bedroom and get them excited. You might even let them plan out what colour they
would like it decorated.
letting them make decisions about toys to throw out – with a little guidance! See
this guide from HGTV for tips for decluttering with kids. Talk about their new
bedroom and get them excited. You might even let them plan out what colour they
would like it decorated.
Before the move, make sure you don’t pre-emptively pack away
toys and other items that may comfort your son or daughter, and try to stay
upbeat despite how stressed you may feel. Make unpacking your child’s room a
priority, and you will be surprised how quickly they’ll settle in.
toys and other items that may comfort your son or daughter, and try to stay
upbeat despite how stressed you may feel. Make unpacking your child’s room a
priority, and you will be surprised how quickly they’ll settle in.
If you need any more advice, check out this guide from netdoctor.