Moving with Children
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
For America’s youngest movers, moving to a new home can be an unsettling experience. The excitement of meeting new friends or meeting new friends or decorating a new room is often outweighed by fears of losing touch with old friends or fitting in at a new school.
Here are some tips to help ease the anxiety children may feel when changing addresses:
*Include your children in decorating decisions for the new room.
*Assign your children a box to pack, or glassware to wrap, so they feel involved.
*Familiarize them with your new neighborhood, and locate some of your family’s favorite restaurants and stores. This will help your children feel more at home.
*Introduce yourself to your new neighbors before moving, and invite them and their children over to get acquainted.
