Moving is never easy. It may not qualify as one of the top life stressors according to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, but that really doesn’t matter. When you have to pack up your current residence only to load up everything you own and cart it away to another location, stress is most definitely involved. You also have to factor in the reason why you are moving. For those experiencing a significant life event like the death of a spouse, divorce or separation, or a financial crisis (all on the Homes and Rahe Scale by the way) as the fuel for their move, stress becomes a huge player. Now, imagine you have children at home too. Little ones bring their own dynamic into a move but there are ways you can reduce moving stress both for them and for you. A Mother’s Touch Movers has been serving Brevard County for years with the best moving services available in Melbourne and beyond. We want your move to go as smoothly as possible no matter the reasons why you are relocating. Please see below for some tips on moving with kids.
Communication is Key
Many parents underestimate their children’s ability to process a move and therefore do not keep an open line of communication with them regarding all the change that is coming. In trying to protect them, parents often wait until the last minute to let their kids know a move is coming. However, according to Parents Magazine, preparing kids for a move will really influence their reactions when the time comes. Begin by letting younger kids, 2-5, know that a transition is coming about a month before it takes place. Using child-friendly language, assure them that while change is coming they do not have to be afraid. Keep them aware of what is happening as best you can and communicate openly about all the changes ahead.
Forgetting to Reveal Why
You may not think your child is capable of understanding why a move is taking place but if you do not talk with them and let them know why, they will fill in the gaps on their own. Children will create a narrative to accompany the move and it may not be one that is accurate. This does not mean that you have to reveal every detail about why your family is moving, however, keeping your kids informed will help them feel secure and that is never a bad thing. With all the change that is ahead, they need solid information they can rely on.
Being a Hero
Moving day is hard enough without kids. Why make the day harder on yourself than it has to be? Many parents think they can pack up and head out without help all while wrangling kids and making sure every detail is taken care of. Of course, parents are capable, but moving may be a time to consider hiring moving services or child care in order to ease some of the burden. A professional moving team like A Mother’s Touch Movers can really be an asset when it comes to packing and loading. In fact, our company can create a moving package catered specifically to your needs with nothing you do not want. Contact us today and let’s see what we can do for you.
