Making the
decision to up sticks and move elsewhere is stressful when it's just you and a
partner making the move, let alone if you are part of a family with your own
brood to prioritise too!
Relocating
to a new home can be super exciting but it is a huge decision that brings
plenty of lifestyle changes for the whole family. Having little ones when you are moving house
brings an extra amount of complexity to the experience. However, no matter how
much preparation you put into this, it's unlikely that the process will be
totally hassle-free.
Nevertheless,
you don’t need to need to put yourself through any additional stress throughout
this process just because you’re moving house with your clan. With just a
little prep and organisation you’ll get the move over and done with seamlessly,
getting you on the right path to your new home life.
Your
children may be nervous about the idea of living somewhere else and,
understandably, become rather attached to their home comforts and surroundings.
Nevertheless, change is a big part of life and, although it can be nerve
wracking, there are a couple of things
you can do to help them throughout this process and make the process easier.
Communication
The fact
that you’re moving home should by no means be a last minute thing that is
mentioned to your kids. Your children will need some time to adjust to this
idea. The best way to tackle this is to come together as a family and talk
about it; doing so will acclimate them to the idea and reduce any anxiety they
may have.
A similar
process applies when you have older children and teenagers. The shortest amount
of time you should let them know about the move is probably around a month
before, as this gives them a decent amount of time but shouldn’t be a long
enough for them to panic excessively. It's important that you reinforce that
all of the normal, comfortable routines of their home life as they know it,
will continue.
It's crucial
that you reiterate to them that all of the normal aspects of their day to day
life will remain the same and all of their belongings will be moving with you
too. Once the move is done, try and maintain any old routines you had such as
family dinners or movie nights- continuity is key.
Get everyone on-board
Getting your
kids involved by giving them a job or a bit of responsibility is a really good
way of getting them engaged and even getting them excited about the move - not
just when it comes to packing.
Getting them
to pack up their own possessions and deciding how they might want to lay out
their own bedroom is also a great chance for decluttering and gives you the
opportunity to give any unwanted items to charity.
Get the kids’ room organised as a priority
Making it as
homely as possible in those early stages of moving in will make the transition
a little easier for them. Also on a practical level, it will keep them from
getting under the removal team’s feet during the move if they have their room
up and together early on.
Here at
Perryman Removals, we understand the stress and strain of moving house; that is
why we offer both domestic and commercial removal work. From single-item
removals to complete office relocations, we can meet all of your requirements.
Our services are always tailored to suit our customers’ needs. Get in touch
to find out more.
