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Moving can be a tough transition for anyone. There are so many details to work out and so many changes to make. It can be especially tough on children, who might be more afraid than adults for a few reasons. They don’t have experience with as many places and adults, and they also will have less control over the situation than the adults deciding to move. That means it’s especially important to handle the move in a way that makes them as comfortable as possible with the process, and maybe even makes them a little excited. 1. Hold a Family Discussion The first and most important part of the process is talking with the kids about the move and everything that it will entail. It helps to be honest and open when answering any of their questions. It will also help if they know that they will still be able to do the things that they like doing and that they can still talk with or even visit their old friends sometimes. This family meeting should be casual enough that the kids don’t feel like anything is wrong. For instance, it could be over takeout pizza or some other fun treat. 2. Involve Them in the Process The more the kids are involved in the move, the more control they will feel that they have over their situation, which can help them through the process. Older, more responsible children and teens might be able to help with the house selection process, visiting sites and offering their opinions. Again depending on the age of the children, they can be involved to various degrees in a family moving sale. Younger children can help sort out items; older children can even help run the sale if they are interested. Children of most ages can help by researching the new area online. They can look ahead to find stores, restaurants, movie theaters, bowling alleys, parks, or anything else that might interest them. They can also help in the room planning process. This works best if the adults have room dimensions with doors, windows, outlets, and so on. If such information is available, the kids can decide where they want everything to go in their new room, pick out wall colors, and generally make the space feel like home. They can also help pack, either for their rooms or for the whole house. That way, when the local movers from Denver arrive, they’ll be all ready to go. 3. Maintain a Schedule So that the kids have a sense of familiarity and continuity, it’s best to keep the same schedule before and after a move. That means keeping the same bed times, eating times, and as much of the routine as possible. That doesn’t mean completely ignoring the fact that the family just moved, though. It is also important to take some time to explore the new area – to check out tourist sites and other local attractions. It will help if the kids have already found some places that they want to try, as mentioned above. The whole family can also have a small party to celebrate arriving at the new house. 4. Prioritize Kids’ Rooms Whenever the local movers from Denver finish bringing in all the furniture and other belongings that go in the new house, it will be time to unpack. If possible, the kids’ rooms should get unpacked first, so that they are surrounded by all of their comfortably familiar belongings. As a general moving tip, it’s easiest to find what boxes go in what rooms if they’re labeled by room in advance, during the packing stage of events. All The Right MovesAll The Right Moves is a moving company in Denver, CO offering local, residential and commercial moves. Visit our page on http://www.alltherightmovesdenver.com/ to see our page today!
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