Whether you are relocating to a new home across town or moving all the way across the country, preparing for a move can be an overwhelming and stressful task for both adults and children.
While young children may have a hard time leaving their home due to emotional attachment, teenagers might become moody and quiet during the transition. It is all normal. Florida’s Best Moving explains how to make the move easier for the whole family.
Be Honest About the Move
No one likes being left in the dark, children included. Don’t try to hide the upcoming move! If you and your partner are talking about it, your kids will pick up on it. If you don’t talk about the move with them, what they are imagining will be worse than the real process of moving, and can cause undue stress.
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Talk it Out
When bringing up the subject of the move, a little tact will go a long way. Older elementary school students and teenagers should be made aware of the move well in advance. But knowing too early may make younger children anxious.
A good rule to follow is to begin discussing the move when there are visible signs that it is happening, such as the beginning of packing boxes or after putting a “For Sale” sign on the lawn.
Emphasize Stability
Depending on your child, they might associate a move with a loss of stability or security. Comfort them and ease their worries by letting them know that you will be with them every step of the way. Also, remind them that even though the house is changing, your family will remain together. If a family is in the midst of a divorce, emphasize that there will be a new routine, and take time to discuss both parents living situations and availability.
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Don’t Dismiss Emotions
Moving can bring up a lot of emotions, for adults and children alike. Instead of trying to fix your child’s sadness, empathize. Change can be hard, and it is better to acknowledge your child’s feelings of sadness instead of sweeping it under the rug, or trying to “fix” the sadness.
This sadness will dissipate once your child readjusts to their new home, but in the meantime, keep a transitional object—such as a toy or favorite stuffed animal—available throughout the move. Reassure that while the house is changing, their bedroom, toys, and other favorite items will be at the new place too.
Preserve Memories
For younger children, it can be helpful to make a memory box about the house you are moving away from with photos, pictures drawn by the kids, photos of their friends, school, and other favorite spots.
Teens typically derive more of their identity from their friends than family. For them, throwing a going away party where they can say goodbye is a great idea.
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Get a Sitter on Moving Day
Of course, no matter how organized you are, moving day will be full of distractions, and leaving children with family or friends can help cut down on any stress or emotional outbursts. Calling in the pros at Florida’s Best Moving can help make the move easier on you, so you can focus on the other details (like the kids) on moving day!
Make the Move with Ease
Moving is always a challenge, but it can be especially so with children in tow. Florida’s Best Moving is here to help make the transition easier on your family by providing expert packing, unpacking, and moving services for your Tampa Bay or long-distance move.
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