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Balanc<strong>in</strong>g the little ones’ needs with the stresses of a move can be difficult, but it doesn’t have<br />
<strong>to</strong> be a nightmare. Here we’ve prepared 10 tips we believe are useful for help<strong>in</strong>g get your t<strong>in</strong>y<br />
troop from one home <strong>to</strong> another <strong>in</strong> one piece.<br />
‣ Have a family meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
We often don’t remember just how slighted and uncomfortable we’d feel at the slightest<br />
change as children. As adults we get used <strong>to</strong> change. But if you ever moved, or were faced with<br />
the prospect of mov<strong>in</strong>g as a child, you might remember a bubbl<strong>in</strong>g sense of panic. Kid’s worlds<br />
are small. The prospect of be<strong>in</strong>g pried from their friends and familiar surround<strong>in</strong>gs is scary,<br />
even if you’re only mov<strong>in</strong>g a few numbers down the road. Ignor<strong>in</strong>g these feel<strong>in</strong>gs is a quick way<br />
<strong>to</strong> make your mov<strong>in</strong>g experience a whole lot worse. Confront the problem by <strong>in</strong>volv<strong>in</strong>g your<br />
kids <strong>in</strong> the process as early as possible. You may f<strong>in</strong>d the kids gett<strong>in</strong>g excited rather than scared<br />
if you talk about the move openly and <strong>in</strong>volve them <strong>in</strong> the plann<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
‣ Challenge your kids with a research project<br />
Another great way <strong>to</strong> turn nerves <strong>to</strong> excitement is <strong>to</strong> turn the unknown <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> someth<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> look<br />
forward <strong>to</strong>. Get them <strong>to</strong> do some research onl<strong>in</strong>e for fun th<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>to</strong> do when you get <strong>to</strong> your new<br />
area. Are there any pools nearby? Bowl<strong>in</strong>g alleys? Playgrounds? Help them f<strong>in</strong>d th<strong>in</strong>gs they can<br />
get excited about and if it’s practical you could even take them <strong>to</strong> explore the new area<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether.<br />
‣ De-clutter<br />
Downsis<strong>in</strong>g can help <strong>to</strong> make your mov<strong>in</strong>g day much smoother. it’s hard <strong>to</strong> conquer our <strong>in</strong>ner<br />
hoarder with fresh waves of presents hitt<strong>in</strong>g your home every Christmas and birthday. When<br />
you add <strong>in</strong> all the th<strong>in</strong>gs your kids beg for <strong>in</strong>-between, families accumulate clutter fast. Try <strong>to</strong><br />
have hard and fast rules for what comes with you and what gets thrown out. Chances are, if<br />
you or your kids haven’t <strong>to</strong>uched it <strong>in</strong> 12 months, it doesn’t need <strong>to</strong> come with you.<br />
‣ Ask for help when you need it<br />
No matter how great a parent you are or how ready you feel you are <strong>to</strong> tear through the<br />
pack<strong>in</strong>g and clean<strong>in</strong>g while wrangl<strong>in</strong>g the kids, it’s never that simple. People close <strong>to</strong> you will<br />
offer <strong>to</strong> help at some po<strong>in</strong>t, accept it. Even if it’s just watch<strong>in</strong>g the kids for a few hours or<br />
help<strong>in</strong>g clean up a bit, it will save you hours of stress. If no one offers, ask. No one is an island<br />
and you should take the pressure off where you can.<br />
‣ Pack an essentials box and let the kids do the same