Moving with the kids has never been an easy thing, whether you are moving into another country, a new state or you are changing houses, brings a lot of confusion to the kids. Generally, for children, having lived in one place for a long time, they tend to have developed some attachments with the house, the courtyard, the neighbourhood, and the friends they have made along the way.
Therefore, letting go of the place they have known as home would be a bit difficult for them, do not scold them, or expect them to behave like adults; instead, it is advisable for you to help them understand and cope with the situation. Some tips can help you handle your kids and assist them to go through the moving process peacefully.
Have a dialogue with your kids.
Just like adults, kids also need to understand what is going on around them. Prepare them psychologically that you will be moving into another place, let them ask questions and give them truthful answers. If the reason for you are moving to another house, will affect your way of living, just let the kids know, this way they will adapt to the situation more quickly.
Take the kids to the new house to check it out before you move in.
Make the kids familiar and comfortable with the place that will be their home, at least twice or thrice before you shift permanently to the house. They will get to know the place and the house better, such that they will even develop some eagerness to move to their new location.
Let them pack their favorited things in a labelled box where they can access them with ease.
Every kid has their treasured items; this might be their toys, their storybooks, or even their movies. Let each child to pack their items in a box that is accessible, so that they can use then immediately they get to the new house; this will help them adapt quickly and feel at home.
Tell the kids you are going to brand new place.
If you tell your kids that you are moving into a new home, where they will have a chance to choose their rooms, this might cheer them up, and love the place even before you move permanently. Talk positively about the neighbourhood and the new things that they will like in that area.
The Bottom Line
Moving has never been a simple thing, even for grownups, therefore it is advisable to make your kids fit in the moving process. This will not only make moving easier, but will also help the kids to feel loved and considered.
