Making the Move with Kids Easier

Kids need some time to get ready for a move. For one, they

are emotionally attached to the house.

For another, they have friends they will be leaving behind

that they want to spend some time with. This is true of kids

of all ages.

Tell your kids in advance

It’s best to let them know you’re moving as soon as you’re sure it’s happening. Waiting to break the

news the day you start packing will make everyone unhappy.

Teenagers will freak out and sulk. Toddlers will be in a daze trying to figure out why all of their toys and

taped up in a box.

And when you think back to your childhood, you can understand why. Imagine your parents telling you

to pack all of your things, because you were leaving that day.

You wouldn’t get a chance to say goodbye to those you care about, or prepare yourself for a move.

Break it to them as soon as possible to make the move smoother when it comes.

Give them a tour

If you’re moving somewhere close by, take a drive to visit the new house. Make it exciting by giving

them a tour (it you’re allowed in) or pointing out which windows will belong to which kids.

Highlight the positive aspects that appeal to the kids. If the house is bigger, pitch it to them that they

kids can finally have their own rooms.

Help them get excited by letting them choose the layout and decoration of their room. This will turn a

negative thing positive.

The more they see it, the more real the move will become. The more positive things you tell them about

the place, the better outlook they’ll have about moving.

When you tell them about the move early, and show them as much of the house as you can, you

increase the chances that you’ll have a good experience. Now that they’re taken care of emotionally, it’s

time to get to the nitty-gritty of packing.

How do you get everything packed away in time? Do you wait until the day of the move?

How early do you start? Do you let the little ones help?

Start early

You can start as early as you would like. Start packing the things that you absolutely will not need until

you get into the new place.

A lot of these things will be books from book shelves, seasonal items from the garage, and old files. Pack

everything you won’t need into boxes, and stack them somewhere they won’t get damaged.

This type of packing will disrupt the family the least and help you get a head start. The less they see the

change happening before the actual move date, the better.

As you approach the leaving date, start putting your plates and dishes away (replacing them with plastic

wear) so you’re ready for the big day. Avoid putting toddler

toys into boxes until the last day, as they will not understand

what you are doing.

Sneak toys

Sneak toys they don’t use into a box when they’re distracted,

but let them play with the ones they do use until the day you

leave.

When you start packing early and make the transition almost

unnoticeable until moving day, you’ll find you have friendlier

kids and less overall stress. Redman Van & Storage is a moving

company in Utah, dedicated to helping families move with as

little disruption as possible.

This moving company in Utah has the resources to transport

and store your things safely. Let them make your moving day

just that much easier.

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