Children may react to moving in different ways depending on the way you inform them. When many children hear they are about to move, some become depressed and may be crying for some days. Some children may be feeling that where you are taking them to will not having all the necessary facilities they are having in their old house. And some may be thinking that the climate will not be good for them. So, the key to making moving with children a success is to get them involved from the beginning. You have to advice your children on moving and show them the possible advantages of moving. You could also give your children the chance to come up with possible ideas on making the move a better one. Also make you children know that they are important by doing all the plans and packing with them. It will be very good to always talk to your children about moving and also welcome questions from them to know how they are feeling. They may also give good suggestions that may make them feel comfortable.
It is always very difficult to explain to younger children about moving. So, if you want to let them to know, then you have to go directly to the point. If your move was because Daddy has a different job then, go right ahead tell them that you people are moving because of daddy's new job. Really explain to the children the importance of the move. It will also be good to tell your children all the places of interest in the town you people are moving to, or, if your children can understand maps, you can show them that you people are moving to and even show pictures.
When packing up, make sure that the children's preschoolers are put into their boxes immediately you people are about to move and make them to understand that they are moving with all their belongings. Let your children say farewell to their friends and places. You know it is always very difficult to move with pets, so, if you will not be able to move with your pets, make your children understand that they are going to meet the same type of pets in the new house with the same behavior.
On the moving day make sure everything belonging to your children is packed in front of them. That is all their toys and video games. Make a checklist to see if everything belonging to your children has been carried. It will be good to get ready for your first day in your new home, which is buying all the necessary needs for that day, so, that your children will not embarrass you with questions. When moving with children also think of entertainment in the car or airplane, that is carrying things along side with you such as video games, books etc. so that the children can be playing with.
When you are in your new house, try to teach your children the household rules again. Monitor your children in the new house more than before. Also help your pets settle in your new house. Some children will not be able to sleep the first few days, so it is your place to make them feel comfortable or arrange the room so that it will be familiar to them. It is also your place to help your children make new friends and also support them in communicating with old friends.
