Moving with Children - The easy scoop on the difficult process

So you want to move but even just the thought of moving your children sends shivers down your spine. First you think about all of their stuff and then it settles in that they will be disorientated and possibly angry that they will be leaving friends and comfortable situation behind. But we are here to tell you that it is possible to move your family without parting the dead sea first. Plenty of Greater Lansing, MI families have undergone this process and it went smoothly for them because they followed these simple guidelines:

1- Tell your children as soon as you know you are moving. Nothing upsets a kid more then being thrown into a situation last minute. This is all to inviting of tantrums and refusals. Sit them down and let them know where when and why.

2-Be excited about the move. Children are professional emulators or their parents and even the slightest signs of doubt will rub off on them.

3-Be open to questions. This is very important for children whether they are young or older. Answer every single question they have and they will feel much more comfortable about the entire situation. Make sure to ask them if they have any questions as well because this will give them the opportunity to be open about their feelings.

4-Let them help you move. Children want to be part of the action so let them! The simplest duties can make a kid forget about the move and concentrate their feelings elsewhere.


There you have it! Follow these steps and you will find yourself in a very manageable situation. Moving with kids is not impossible, just be open and willing to explain.

Thats a fact,

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