Golan's Moving and Storage Tells You How to Help Your Kids Settle During Relocation

Moving will always be a challenge, especially for your children. It can become a roller coaster ride of emotions before, on, and even after the move. When your kids move to somewhere that they are not familiar with, there are some main concerns of fear and anxiety. This can cause stress and worry. After all, a new home, hopefully new friends, and even a new school - everything is new and it will take time for them to adjust.

HELPING YOUR KIDS ADJUST TO THE MOVE AS TOLD BY GOLAN'S MOVERS

Right after you arrive at your new home, tell your child that they have complete freedom to design their room. Don't let your child restrict themselves of their creative freedom when it comes to their own room. After all, it IS their room. Tell them that let it be their priority to settle in their room before they help with other stuff. This way, they can feel more comfortable with their new surroundings. It will also be easier on their part to adapt.

Maintain old daily rituals as much as possible. For example, if you eat meals with the family complete at the table, then don't take this routine away. Routine is very important to the lives of your children. Make sure to keep old household habits as much as possible. This will make them feel more at home, well, even though they are at home but you get the idea.

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Get them involved in sports (if they like sports). Does your child like soccer? How about baseball or basketball? Does the local school have such teams? If they do, then coerce your child to engage in these activities. Ask them if they want to try out for the local team. DO NOT force them to join immediately as it will only result in a fight. Tell them to take their time and let them join only when they feel that they are ready.

If your child is starting to make new friends, tell them to invite them over to the house. The new neighborhood is a very good place to start making friends; not only for you but for your kids as well. Start with inviting the neighbors over to the new home and tell them that if they have kids to bring them over as well. 

Getting your child to settle into the new environment can be tricky. However, it can be done. All you have to do is be patient and, most importantly, be understanding.