When decisions are made regarding a move, parents often fail to speak to their kids about what this change will look like. Children usually have no choice but to pack up and move with their parents, which can leave them feeling confused and stressed. These moving tips can help make your kids feel involved in the process so that they feel better about the move.

How To Help Your Kids Prepare To Move

1. Allow Them To Feel Involved

Children rely on familiarity and routine to function, and the idea of moving can seem scary to them. Tell them as soon as the decision is made, and explain to them why moving is the best solution for your family. Answer their questions and get their input on setting up your new home, as well. Let them pack their belongings, so they don’t worry that something will get left behind.

2. Get Support From Others

Let your child’s teachers, grandparents, coaches, and other adults know you’re moving and explain how difficult it can be for any child to experience. Ask for their moving tips with kids in mind. Enlist their help in showing your child emotional support as you prepare for the move. Take breaks from packing to take your kids on outings to movies, playgrounds, and libraries to give them stress relief and a sense of normalcy. Explain to them you’ll continue to have fun outings in your new city, too. 

3. Show Them Ways They Can Communicate With Their Friends After The Move

School-age children will struggle the most with leaving their friends behind. Before you move, encourage them to begin video messaging with their friends, so they understand the separation isn’t permanent. Have a going-away party and allow your children to help organize the event. As part of the goodie bags, gift their friends with self-addressed envelopes and stationery to encourage continued communication. 

Carlton Tom Movers in Cincinnati, OH, can offer additional moving tips for parents who are moving with kids. Family-owned and operated, this moving company provides moving supplies and packing materials, moving trucks, and movers. To schedule your move, call (513) 579-0007 today or visit them online to learn more about their services.