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It's Time to Move: 3 Steps to Make Moving Easier on Your Kids

Moving is never easy. When you're a kid, it can be downright difficult. With everyone moving around and all their belongings being placed in boxes, a kid might not know how to handle all the changes. That's where you come in. Now that you're preparing for a move, it's time to make some arrangements for your kids. Here are some steps you can take to make moving a bit easier on your kids.

Get Them Involved

When you're a kid, it can be stressful to watch someone boxing up all your belongings. To alleviate some of the stress, let your kids get involved in the packing. For little kids, give them a small box and allow them to pack their favorite toys. You can also have them pack their clothing. Simply open a drawer and let them transfer clothing into boxes. If you have older children, allow them to pack their own belongings. Not only will this give them a sense of responsibility, but it will also allow them to ensure that their belongings are being handled properly. Provide them with labels and a permanent marker so that they can label all their boxes.

Plan a Special Day

If your kids have lived in the same house their entire life, they've probably developed friendships that are going to be difficult to leave. Instead of simply moving away, plan a special day for your kids to gather and say goodbye to all their friends. Throwing a going-away party for your kids will give them the opportunity to say goodbye, take pictures, and gather contact information. This will also be a good opportunity for you to say goodbye to close friends as well.

Put Their Boxes in Last

When you get to your new place, you'll want to keep your kids busy while you get things moved in. The best way to do that is to give them access to their belongings as quickly as possible. While you're packing up your belongings, set your kids boxes off to the side. Ask the movers to load up your kids' boxes last. Once you arrive at your new home, your kids' boxes will be the first ones moved in to the house. While you're busy setting up the house, your kids can be busy in their rooms. This works equally well with children of all ages. Young ones will have their toys to play with while the older kids will have all their belongings to set up in their new rooms.

Now that you're moving, make sure the process is as stress free as possible for your kids. The suggestions listed here will help your kids adjust to the move. Talk to a mover such as Frank and Sons Moving and Storage Inc. Agent for Wheaton World Wide Moving.​ to get started.  


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