Moving can seem to be very exciting for you and your children. Moving can also be very unhappy and stressful because of the memories that are attached to the old house and the hectic schedule of the moving. Your child may go through different emotions and feelings regarding the family's move. During this tough time of your child, you as a parent should support him.
Here is a list of some tips that can help before and after your move.
Before Your Move
- Gather enough information about the new place where you are moving. Take help from the local Board of Realtors, Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Wagon to get information.
- Inform your children about the move some months in advance, so that they can start taking mental preparation.
- Inform them about the details of new state, town and house. Postcards and brochures should also be given to them. Make a fun project like making a map or drawing pictures of the new house to provide information about the new house.
- Take your child to the new house prior the actual move for a small visit.
- Take information about the new school of your child. Prior to the move, try to make time to meet the principal, classmates and teachers of your child's future school.
- A moving party should be planned for your child. Invite all his/her friends and families for a final goodbye get together.
- Make sure to take all the records of your child's education along with you, so that you can submit them to the new school. Dental and medical records should also be obtained for your child.
After Your Move
- Your child should get help from you in decorating his/her room in the new house to make it a special place.
- Some explanatory trips into the new community should be made with your child like skating rink, parks and restaurants.
- Your child should be taken along with you when enrolling his/her name in the new school.
- Extracurricular activities like library programs, sports, scouts, piano lessons, and gymnastics should be discussed with your child.
- Ask your child to invite his/her new friends to the new house.
- Child's feelings about the move should be listened to and extra support should also be offered.
- Help your child to take and send pictures of your new house to his/her friends.
Thus, follow these above-mentioned before and after moving tips to support your child during the move and to make him feel special in the new house. Contact us!
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