Date Posted: 2012-07-10 09:37:23
Site Posted: Myproperty.ph
Whether you’re moving to a new house, condo or apartment, relocating can be an overwhelming decision. What makes it tougher is when you have kids; convincing them to pack up everything and leave their friends behind will be a challenge. To make the transition as smooth as possible, follow these suggestions.
Gather everyone for a family meeting
Don’t wait until a few weeks before the move to tell your kids. As soon as you feel that there’s a chance that you need to relocate (your job, finances, etc.), get everyone together and make the announcement; this will make sure that they’ll have enough time to get used to the idea of leaving. Explain to them why you have to move and ask them to express how they feel about it.
Ask them for help
Most kids feel important when you get them involved in ‘grown-up’ things, so make sure that you enlist their help when you’re preparing for the move. Get them to assist you in packing up things, especially their own stuff. When they feel involved in everything that’s going on, they might feel more psyched about the prospect of relocating to a new place.
Hold a going-away party
By far the most painful thing for children about moving is the idea that they’ll be leaving their school and their friends behind. You can help them handle things a lot easier by throwing them a going-away party, where they can invite all of their classmates and friends. During the party, have your kids write their new address and contact number down on pieces of paper and exchange details with their friends so that they can keep in touch.
Pay the new place a visit
Take the kids on a trip to see the house before moving day. Give them a tour of the house, show them their rooms, and take them around their new town. The idea is to help them get used to being in the new surroundings so they won’t see the move as a scary experience.
Whether you’ve bought a new house or are moving into a condo or apartment for rent, it’s important to keep in mind that it may not be as easy for children to adapt to change as it is for adults. These tips will lessen the chance that they’ll feel sad about leaving, and help them gradually warm up to the idea of moving.
Jillian Cariola, Writer
(cover image by Michael Lorenzo)
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