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Maintain familiar routines
Once you're in your new home,
some things will have to change. But try to
maintain the aspects of your life that are
most important to your kids. Stick to familiar
bedtime routines and continue your tradition
of Saturday morning rituals if you can.
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Reassure kids that
you are a contant in
their life
Reassure kids that you are a constant
in their life. When young kids lose
the security of a home they've always
known, they can become insecure
about losing other important things in
their life, too. Don't forget to reassure
them that, even when homes and
friends have to change, you will always
be there for them.
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Make a big deal about
all the exciting new
things you can do
A new home means new
friends and new opportunities. Get out and
explore all the cool new attractions that
you can visit if you're in a new city, or take
advantage of all the neat things your new
home has to offer that your old home didn't.
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Invest in postcards
Postcards are a great way
to stay connected to friends and
family back home. Kids will be
proud to show off their new home,
and even young children who can't
write yet can draw a picture to
send to loved ones.
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Make it feel like home
Make it feel like home. Take your time
unpacking, but also make it a priority to
hang or display some of your cherished and familiar
personal items as soon as possible. Familiar things
will help to make a new house feel like home for
both you and your children. With a little prep work
before hand, moving with children can be almost
stress-free.
Related Reading
Moving Gracefully: A
Guide to Relocating
Yourself & Your Family
10 Ways to Help Your Child
Adjust to a New School
