Relocating to a new residence can be challenging for children at any age. Fortunately, there are several ways you can prepare your kids and make the experience less daunting for them. Below, you’ll find a helpful guide on how to get your young ones ready before your moving service team arrives.

How to Prepare Your Kids for Moving

1. Have a Discussion

As soon as you decide to move, have an open conversation with your children. Let them know as many details as possible about the new neighborhood or city in which they’ll live.

Moving can be especially tough on teens, but you can reassure them by telling them more about their new school and all the friends they’ll make. Smaller children might want to know what their new rooms will look like. Allow your kids to ask questions and express concerns in a non-judgmental space. 

2. Keep Old Furniture

Though buying new furniture is usually part of the moving process, keep your child’s bed, dresser, nightstand, desk, and other pieces for the time being. When they see familiar furniture in an unfamiliar space, they’ll feel more comfortable and at home. Alternatively, get your kids excited about the move by involving them in the decorating process. 

3. Visit Your New Home 

In advance of your moving date, plan to visit your new home with your kids. Take them on a tour of the premises, and point out features that may excite them, such as the playroom or backyard. Go on a walk through the neighborhood to familiarize your children with the area and explore nearby parks or community centers. 

4. Say Goodbye to the Old House

Help your kids say goodbye to your home by having a get-together with your neighbors who have children the same age. Prior to the arrival of your movers, let your children take pictures of their old rooms.

Leaving their old home can be emotionally challenging for children, so hire C&J Relocation Services to handle the heavy lifting and hauling. They provide moving and relocation services to clients within a 100-mile radius of Cambridge, MN. Call (612) 382-3970 to get an estimate on local or long distance moving services and book a relocation date. Visit the website to learn more about their senior moving and packing services.