Getting your children to help with a move can boost their self-confidence, keep them busy, and may get them more excited about the relocation. There are many ways your kids can be helpful while also having fun. Below, the home movers at Big John Movers in Cincinnati, OH, share a few simple and effective strategies to start with.

Simple Tips for Involving Kids in a Move

1. Map Out the New Room

First, map out their new room. Talk to the kids about how they want to arrange their furniture, toys, and decorations. Moving into a new space will become much more exciting as they choose a new layout for their room. Write it down so you can tell your home movers where to place all the furniture.

2. Sort Their Belongings

Moving is the perfect time to sort through all your children’s belongings. Give them two boxes so they can put items to keep in one and items to donate in the other. Sort through everything together, and let them decide what they want to do with each item. Take them with you when you donate the old toys, so they can enjoy the satisfaction of seeing how their donation benefits others.

3. Close & Label Boxes

Your child’s age and abilities will impact how involved you want them to be in the packing process. You can task older children with packing just about anything. Younger children, on the other hand, can help you close up boxes with tape and labeling. If you’re color coding the boxes for the home movers, letting kids place the stickers is a fun task they’ll love.

Moving day can be chaotic for the entire family, which is why Big John Movers will do all the heavy lifting on your behalf. Their reliable home movers have served Cincinnati for more than 45 years, and they will treat your belongings as their own. Visit them online or call (513) 244-5646 to request a free quote today.