Tips for Moving Long-Distance with Kids

Moving long distance as an adult can be extremely stressful, imagine dealing with it as a child! Leaving behind friends, a familiar school and the comfort of home can be very difficult for any child. If you’re wondering how to ease the transition of moving long distances with kids, read on for helpful tips.

Break The News Early

As soon as you make the decision to move, talk it over with your child as soon as possible. If you’re moving with toddlers, they might not exactly understand what will happen, but give them a lot of time to ask questions and adjust to the idea. Older children will most likely be very curious about the upcoming long-distance move. They might have questions about what the new home will be like, whether they’ll still see their friends, where is their new school, and more. Be patient and empathetic when speaking with your children about the move. Let them know you share some of the same concerns about relocating. If you’re moving with teens, expect resentment, especially with a move this far. Be sure to give them time to process their emotions.

Get Your Kids Involved in the Upcoming Move

Giving your children a role in moving-related tasks will help them stay excited about the move while also keeping them busy. Let them help you pack boxes, plan their new bedroom’s theme, or assist you in donating any unwanted items.

Visit The New Home and New School to Get Children Excited

Depending on how far you’ll be moving, bringing your children on a pre-move trip to see your new home can be beneficial. You can highlight exciting aspects of your new home that weren’t in your previous home such as a bigger bedroom or bigger backyard. You can also use this opportunity to visit the new school and meet their teachers. Becoming familiar with the layout of the school and the locations of the classrooms will make the first day much less scary.

If you have older children or teens, use this trip as a chance to check out your new city and any points of interest they might enjoy. This will get them something to look forward to about the move.

Look For Help by Professional Movers

Moving with children is much easier and less stressful when there’s no last-minute surprises or confusion on the details of your move. A great way to avoid these types of surprises is to hire professional long distance movers. Professional long distance movers can help with packing fragile items to safely transporting your belongings to your new home.

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