Moving with children can feel like a nightmare when you are already attempting to navigate a new school district, new daycare, babysitter, etc. – the list is nearly endless, and the to-do list can feel even more daunting. Relocating across state lines comes with many changes, but they can be used to your advantage and to create more positivity in this next chapter of your life. Whether you are moving with one little one, two, or a dozen – we have some advice to make things a little easier for you and your babies.
Be Open & Transparent
Don’t try to hide the details of your move from your children. There are instances where the child may be too young to comprehend everything but do your best to keep them in the loop. Explain to them where you are moving, when you will be making a move, and what they must look forward to. Kids tend to know when any changes are happening in their household, and they deserve to understand when they are making a transition in housing.
Include Your Children in Your Moving Checklist
- Let them have a say in purchasing your new home or renting your new apartment. This allows them to feel like they are a part of the decisions.
- Give them their packing kits, have your child or children box up their belongings, make choices around what they will bring to the new house, and donate or give away to friends and family.
- Build up excitement with the new place and its new rooms. Provide them with the tools to decorate their new spaces and personalize their rooms.
Prioritize the Kid’s Rooms
Allowing your kiddos to design and decorate their new rooms helps everyone settle into the new home. This will take the stress of doing everything off your back and place it in your hands. It also creates space for the kids to be productive to benefit their wants and needs.
When the kids have a project to tackle, it helps them fill their schedules with positive things and takes their minds off everything left behind.
Connect With Other Parents & Families
Moving is a stressful life event, no matter how you spin it. Connecting with your new neighbors and other parents can give you a perspective on your new neighborhood and create new bonds for you to lean on when the going gets tough through the transition. Cultivating relationships with other families will provide support through your family’s transition. This may also allow your children to create new friendships with other children their age.
Give Yourself Time to Prepare & Consider Hiring Professionals for Moving Support
Planning and preparation are essential when making a long-distance move with kiddos. Make sure you do your best to prepare the kids with ample time before the move date and give yourself time to plan everything out in advance.
Rocky Movers is a locally owned and family-operated business that supplies premiere local and long-distance moving services. Rocky’s moving experts provide every family with their own personalized experience with relocating – making moving easy on the family and creating a smooth transition for the kids, because that is truly what matters most!
In partnership with Mile High Mamas
Author: Mile High Mamas
