Swansea, UK - Tips For Moving Home With Children

Are you relocating or moving house with children?

Moving can be less difficult for children compared to adults as long as you take them on the journey with you. If you don’t involve them it can be extremely stressful and worrying for them. Always remember that their secure home, belongings, familiar school and friends are a huge part of their life so you should think about how you move and how you involve them whatever their age.

While the unknown can be exciting, it can also be frightening for children and adults. Fortunately, the techniques outlined below will assist you in making your children more comfortable with moving home or relocating. Add these ideas and milestones to your moving checklist and if you move frequently for the military or for a career that requires you to relocate frequently you will understand the true benefits of them.

Tell your children about the move in the right way

Before you tell your children about your move, it's important to think about how they will react. If they are old enough, sit down with them and explain the situation calmly. Let them know that moving is a necessary change and that you're doing it for the best and ask them how they feel about it. Keep this conversation going so you always hear any worries or concerns they may have along the way.

If you have younger children then it's still important to sit down with them and let them know what’s happening, just maybe not as early as if they were 6-7 years old plus. Explain why you are moving and tell them the exciting bits, a new bedroom which they can help to plan and decorate, a bigger garden, a new nursery and new friends. Again, ask them how they feel about it and keep that conversation going over mealtimes and on walks, and this way you will hear any concerns they have and can talk to them about them.

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Involve your children throughout the entire process

Start by involving your children in the decision to move. This will help them feel like they're part of the process, rather than it being something that's happening to them. Try to maintain a sense of normality and routine during the packing and moving process so they don’t feel unsettled. Eating meals together as a family, reading bedtime stories, and keeping up with schoolwork and activities can help provide some stability during what can be a chaotic time.

If you have younger children then it is often better that you arrange for someone to look after them on actual move day as it can be really chaotic for them and you and make them feel extremely unsettled. If they are older then ask them if they want to be around on your moving day to help so they always feel involved. Whatever their age, pack plenty of snacks and drinks, as well as any favourite comfort items (blankets, stuffed animals, etc).

Moving can be stressful for children, so it's important to do what you can to make it as smooth as possible. If you know your child is going to be sad about leaving their friends behind, try reaching out to families in your new area before your move as this will help to ease their nervousness and this way, they'll have someone to play with or connect with when you get there.

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