How to Make Moving with Children Easier! | Featuring Bearded Brothers Moving Group

Moving can be tiring, overwhelming and crazy. Add children into the mix and you got yourself a recipe for meltdowns!  If you are moving soon and want to make the process easier, stress free and fun for your children, check out my tips below for moving with children!

Firstly, I recommend getting children as involved as they can in the home buying process. Obviously, they don’t understand mortgages, loans, and things like that but taking them to open houses, getting their opinion and hearing what they have to say will not only make them excited to move, but also might open your eyes to what their needs are for a new house. They might want a big backyard versus a basement, or even share a room with their sister! You might not know you should be looking for these things until they are involved. They also might point out things you might overlook. They bring in a fresh pair of eyes that can be helpful in the long run. After all, they will grow up there and you want their memories to be amazing.

 

Once the house is chosen, let them know. Drive by it so they remember which one it is. Or if building, let them come see the house as it is being built so they can see how soon it will be done. Remind them about all the things they loved about the house. Ask them what color room they want, pick out new sheets for their new bed. The more they are involved, the less stress will come out of the sometimes-difficult transition of moving. If possible, let them choose their room! This gives them a sense of pride knowing they chose the room all on their own and it is officially theirs.

 

Let them be involved with the packing process. I know packing can be overwhelming (more on that later) but having them pack up even just one box of their favorite items and letting them put it in their new room can help them feel involved, important, and helpful. Kids are very curious and always want to help. Letting them help in small ways make them feel involved in important family events.

 

To make the parents life easier, if you are able, I recommend getting the kids out of the house during the packing process if you can. After letting the kids pack up their box, send them to camp, grandparents house or even with a babysitter for the day. That way you can focus on the packing and moving process and not have to worry about feeding, naptime, or entertaining.

 

Once everything is packed, bring the children to the new house when the last of the boxes are being unloaded. Let them see all the work that was put into their new house! Having them be involved someway from start to finish allows them to not be surprised and overwhelmed in a new environment and be proud. Talking through every step and communicating with kids no matter the age helps them feel important and eliminates the stress of “what’s happening?”

 

I highly recommend hiring a skilled moving company to help with the move. This can take much of the stress off of you, so your kids don’t sense it. Kids are masters at feeling stress so the less you have during the big transition the better for you and them. If you are in the Youngstown Ohio Area, check out Bearded Brothers Moving Group LLC for all your needs. They can pack your items, move them to your new home, unload and help set up your new house so it is back to being normal quicker. Don’t stress about moving heavy furniture items or delicate pieces like pianos or pool tables, Youngstown Ohio Pool Table Movers has you covered. They offer a variety of moving packages to fit your needs from labor, to packing and can even help move offices in the commercial setting. Moving out of state? They can help with that too!

 

Last tip is to enjoy your new home! Once everything is moved in and unpacked, cook a family meal (or order out) enjoy your first meal as a family and talk about all the exciting things you can’t wait to do in the new house. Ask each child what they are most excited to do and match that energy with your own ideas. Again, the more involved they feel, the less anxious they will be about moving.

 

I hope you enjoyed these moving tips. Moving can be stressful. So, remember, take a deep breath, relax, and hire out help like Bearded Brothers if possible. For more information about Bearded Brothers Moving Group LLC click HERE.

 

Happy moving!