Moving with Kids
Last Friday I had the pleasure of bringing my 4 year old daughter into the Moishe's' offices for the day. While she was there I showed her around, introduced her to co-workers and allowed her to play in a variety of Moishe's moving boxes. About mid-way through the afternoon, the interweaving of my home life and my professional one set me to thinking about one of the most difficult aspects of making a residential move - handling the planning, preparation and execution of a move without ostracizing or upsetting your children.The number one way to ease your child into a new home is including them in the process. Before you even call the moving company, take a day trip to your new neighborhood and home to show your child around. Explain to them why you're moving and how that will affect their day to day life. Asking them how they feel about where furniture will go in the new house and giving them a small say in various other small decisions regarding the move will go a long way in their eyes.
Moishe's has helped a lot of families move over the last twenty years, and I can say for certain that the number one worry kids have leading up to a move is that they won't ever seen their friends again. A great way to approach and alleviate these fears is to personally take your kid to his friends homes to take down their address and phone numbers.
There are dozens of tips and suggestions floating around online about exactly how to handle moving with kids, but most of it boils down to a simple idea - don't let the move become more important than your child. No matter how stressed you get with the planning process, always remember to set aside time to forget about your worries and talk to and play with the kids. You'll be suprised not just by how much it helps them, but how good it is for you, too.
posted by Thought's From Eugene Lemay, Moishe's Moving & Storage CEO @ 11:20 AM
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