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Are
you
excited
and
happy
about
moving?
Or
are
you
dreading
the
sorting,
packing
and
other
chores?
If
you
look
at
moving
as
an
exciting
adventure
full
of
fun,
new
possibilities,
then
you’re
halfway
to
getting
your
children
on
board
for
the
ride.
Your
children
will
absorb
your
enthusiasm
like
little
sponges.
There
will
be
some
worries,
of
course,
but
you
can
defeat
those
with
a
little
preparation
and
understanding.
Most
children
don’t
like
the
changes
associated
with
moving.
The
younger
the
child,
the
less
able
they
are
to
"see
into
the
future"
as
you
do.
They
tend
to
focus
on
losing
the
security
they’re
used
to,
and
they
worry
about
missing
friends
and
family.
You
can
make
childish
anger
and
doubt
grow
into
a
sense
of
wonder
and
adventure.
You
can
do
that
by
acknowledging
and
empathizing
with
the
loss
they
feel
and
showing
them
how
to
balance
their
feelings
with
what
they
have
to
gain.
1.
Communicate
with
your
child
patiently
and
frequently.
Let
your
children
know,
step
by
step,
what
is
happening
and
what
is
likely
to
happen
next.
Tell
them
what
the
move
means
to
the
family
--
how
important
it
is
that
Mommy
got
a
big
promotion
or
that
Daddy
is
opening
a
new
office
for
his
company.
2.
List
all
the
advantages
there
are
for
the
child
in
the
move.
For
example,
will
the
family
be
closer
to
Grandma,
the
ocean,
or
another
favorite
person,
place,
or
activity?
Will
they
be
able
to
see
old
friends
and
family
frequently?
Or
at
least
at
holiday
time?
3.
Show
the
child
as
much
as
you
can
about
the
new
home.
When
you
show
your
child
their
room,
bath,
and
play
area,
make
a
game
of
it
by
asking
where
certain
favorite
toys
or
furniture
should
go.
Have
fun
by
showing
your
child
the
new
house
plans,
or
draw
them
yourself
and
let
your
child
cut
out
furniture
and
toys
to
place
in
the
rooms.
Show
your
child
a
typical
day
in
the
home
as
you
go
from
room
to
room.
4.
Introduce
your
child
to
the
new
community
online.
Draw
a
map,
and
show
how
close
Mommy
and
Daddy
work,
where
schools
are,
where
Aunt
Bea
lives,
and
other
points
of
interest
to
help
them
orient
themselves
in
their
new
surroundings.
5.
Be
ready
for
those
"What
about
me?"
questions.
If
your
child
is
in
scouts,
little
league,
or
other
organizations,
contact
those
associations
for
referrals
in
your
new
neighborhood
or
city.
Knowing
they
won't
have
to
give
up
favorite
hobbies
or
sports
goes
a
long
way
toward
helping
children
adjust.
6.
Let
your
child
participate.
Make
a
fun
activity
out
of
researching
services
you’ll
need
online,
like
finding
a
new
veterinarian
for
your
dog.
Older
children
can
find
blogs
online
about
their
new
school.
7.
Keep
your
child
occupied
by
letting
them
plan
and
pack
a
box
or
two
of
their
special
things.
Consider
their
input
on
new
decor
and
the
layout
of
their
new
rooms.
Encourage
them
to
take
the
time
to
exchange
good-byes
with
friends
and
loved
ones
and
get
addresses,
e-mail
addresses,
and
phone
numbers
to
stay
in
touch.
8.
Try
to
stick
to
normal
routines
as
much
as
possible.
Let
your
children
know
that,
although
they
will
soon
live
in a
new
house,
the
rules
of
the
household
will
still
be
the
same.
Bedtime
is
still
at 9
p.m.,
and
homework
must
still
be
completed
before
TV
time
is
allowed.
And
although
Mom
and
Dad
are
a
little
busier
and
distracted
with
the
move,
they
love
their
children
very
much
and
are
giving
the
entire
household
a
new
opportunity
to
grow.
9.
On
moving
day,
have
a
bag
packed
of
personal
belongings
for
each
member
of
the
family,
being
careful
to
include
medications,
clothes,
and
personal
items.
Let
your
children
choose
what
amusements
and
favorite
"loveys"
they
wish
to
take
along,
and
reassure
them
they
will
see
their
other
favorite
toys
when
they
arrive
in
their
new
home.
Your
preparedness
will
go a
long
way
in
reassuring
your
children
that
their
needs
are
being
considered,
even
while
big
changes
are
happening
around
them.
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