Moving is almost always stressful, but when you have kids, the task tends to pose specific challenges. Thankfully, most of the anxiety can be relieved by being open and communicative with your children about the move and how your lives will change going forward. Additionally, you can implement the tips from professional movers listed below to keep everything calm before and during the move. 

How to Make Moving With Kids Easier

1. Start Packing Early

When you are moving with kids, packing can take much longer than you anticipate. Between your work schedule and their school and after-school activities, you’ll discover you have little time to get everything boxed up. Also, if you have very young children in the house, pack up their toys while they are sleeping or you could end up having to re-pack them repeatedly.

2. Create a Moving Day Schedule

The actual moving day is going to be hectic, but if it is planned out, your kids will know what to expect. Also, give them tasks to do before and on the big day to make the move feel less daunting. 

3. Introduce the New Home

Like adults, children handle situations better when they feel they have some control. Knowing where they are moving helps to make the transition to the new home much smoother. If the house is nearby, drive them over and give them a tour of the property. You could even let them choose their room and come up with ideas for how they’d like the new space to look. If physically visiting the house is not possible, show them pictures and try to play out the same scenarios. 

Whether you are planning a move to a house down the street or across the country, the professional movers at Sam Hollis & Sons Moving & Storage can help. Since 1976, this family-owned, local and long-distance moving company has provided a comprehensive range of services to the Foley, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach, AL, areas. This includes furniture and piano moving. Call these house movers today at (251) 943-6021 for a free quote. You can also visit their website to learn more about their moving services.