How to Make the Big Move Easier for the Whole Family
Children
thrive on routine, and nothing can be more disruptive of that routine than a
big move, complete with a new school and the need to make a whole new set of
friends. This doesn’t mean that every kid will be upset about moving – in fact,
they can be downright thrilled – but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take extra
steps in advance to make the move easier
for everyone. To accomplish this lofty task, all you need to do is follow this
guide:
Get the Kids Excited About Their New Home
The unknown
is what we fear the most, so show your kids their new home before you go. This
won’t always be feasible, of course, but if you can take a day trip or even
visit for a weekend so you can show them what their new school will be like,
where they can go to the park, and so on:
1. Show Them The New House
Generally speaking,
families should visit
properties together when house hunting. This makes the kids feel
like they are involved in the decision-making
process, and it also gives them a better sense of what their new lives will be.
2. Take Them Around the Neighborhood
Show them around the neighborhood. Visit their
school, the parks, the community centers, and more. Though it won’t be all too
different to their setup at home, kids like to have the assurance that they can
do everything they love at their new house.
De-Clutter While Packing
Unless you
have adopted the practice of minimalism in advance, chances are you will want
to declutter while
you pack. If you don’t want to go
through the effort of packing, transporting, and unpacking the item, it’s time to give it away.
Pack Up a First Night Kit
The last thing you want is to be rushing through all your boxes trying to find your daughter’s favorite
toy, or a glass to take some water with you to bed. By packing up boxes
designed to get you through the first few days while you unpack everything, you
can all live much more comfortably and stress-free. Do this by packing up the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom essential boxes
that are clearly marked so you can unpack them first when needed.
Hire a Professional Moving Company
Moving can
be hugely stressful, with a lot of strenuous activity involved, and in some
cases completely impossible to do on your own. When you have a family, this can
put undue stress on everyone before you’ve even moved. Your furniture can get
damaged, things can get lost – in short,
it could become a nightmare. Hiring a professional movers Charleston company
either for the full service, or for a
moving team alone can help you get everything into your new place in one day
and without any damage.
Make the First Night a Special Occasion
Finally, make
the first night a special occasion. Order pizza, make a fort, and watch a movie together. It’s so easy
to make your first night in a new home special, and doing so will show your
kids that home is wherever you all are together.
