Moving with children? You should know that moving is a source of stress for the adults who carry it out and also for the little ones who can indirectly suffer from a psychological disorder.
The house where they grew up is no longer the cozy family nest they are used to, now everything is in boxes, their toys are packed, their home becomes an unknown place, not to mention the magnitude of the move, because staying in the province is not the same as changing region or country with an international move.
In most cases, children are surprised and parents do not have their opinion when they decide to move. This aspect can create a certain uncertainty: Where will they take me? Will I see my friends? What will I do if I have to make new friends? What will school be like? The pace of life they were used to is significantly altered, and in these cases some kind of rebellion may set in because the transition from a comfort zone to an unknown zone is brutal for children, and therefore the adaptation period, just like for adults, can be long. So how can we avoid such havoc for children as much as possible?
Tips for moving with children
- Warn them that a substantial change will come in the next few months and that you would like to have their opinion.
- Give them answers that guarantee their peace of mind, such as that the new destination is full of advantages, with children of their age, that the environment is pleasant and that in life adaptability and change are enriching. If it is an international move, the change of life in children will be consistent with the language and the new culture, the adults must present this event as something positive and enriching for their future life.
- Make them participate in the move and start packing their belongings.
- Provide them with protection and security at all times.
The role of a moving company is crucial when there are little ones at home. If for an adult it is a cumbersome and hard task, for a child a move is exhausting. The professionals of the moving company you have hired must adapt to the presence of children and act accordingly with the greatest possible protection and carrying out the tasks thoroughly and without making extreme noise. A moving company has a logistical, management and maintenance mission to transport merchandise from one origin to a destination, but it is also the invisible hand to provide peace of mind and comfort to families with children who undertake an international or national move.
