Moving with children to a new home can affect your kids in many different ways, and you can help alleviate their fears or concerns by turning the move into a positive adventure for the entire family. The first step to making the relocation process a positive, and even fun, family affair is communication. Talk to your children about the move. Listen to their fears and be sympathetic to their concerns. The second step is to make your kids take an active part in the relocation, and feel like contributing members of the "team". Involve them in every step-from planning discussions to easy packing and labeling (depending on age and ability)
Before the Move
| :: | Talk to your children about their new home and community. Tell them about the schools, after-school activities and other areas of interest. When moving internationally, tell your kids about culture and customs in the new country, and help them "get excited" about meeting new people and learning about new cultures. |
| :: | Show your kids pictures of their new home and neighborhood. |
| :: | Help your children keep in touch with old friends while encouraging them to make new friends. |
Moving Out
| :: | Help your children collect e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of their old friends |
| :: | Throw a nice "going away" party, and involve them in the planning and execution stages of the affair |
| :: | Ask your children to decide on 2-3 items that they will take with them on the plane (favorite teddy bear, blanket, or favorite book.) |
Moving Day
| :: | Involve your kids in the packing process. Older kids can put their own belongings in boxes, and kids of all ages will enjoy decorating the boxes containing their things. |
| :: | While the move is in progress, think about having a friend or a sitter come and spend time with your kids, or take them out for the day on a fun activity. |
| :: | Give younger children Moving2Brazil.com coloring books and stickers to help them pass the time while you are busy with the moving crew. |
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