{"id":16539,"date":"2024-12-23T17:02:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T17:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/?p=16539"},"modified":"2026-01-13T17:40:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:40:54","slug":"moving-as-a-family-how-to-help-kids-prepare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/moving-as-a-family-how-to-help-kids-prepare\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving As A Family: How To Help Kids Prepare"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Big life changes are hard for many kids, so relocating with family can be tough. We\u2019ll go over moving tips for families to make relocation as smooth as possible. There are plenty of things you can do before the move, on moving day, and after the move to help kids adjust to a new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#before\" >Before the Move<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#communicate\" >Communicate Openly<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#prepare\" >Prepare Kids Emotionally<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#involve\" >Involve the Whole Family<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#day\" >Family Moving Day<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#post-move\" >Post-Move Tips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/nav><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"before\">Before the Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, here&#8217;s what you can do in the months and weeks leading up to the move to get your family ready to relocate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"communicate\">Communicate Openly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One moving tip for families is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/parents\/thrive\/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-a-big-move\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">communicate openly about the move<\/a>. Introduce the move as soon as you can. If you wait too long, kids will have sensed something is changing. Tell them why you\u2019re relocating and when you\u2019ll move. <br><br>Continue to share reasons for decisions you make throughout the moving process. You can also give them a moving timeline so they know what to expect and when.\u00a0<br><br>Also, encourage kids to be open with you about their concerns about the move. Check in with them to see how they\u2019re feeling about the move. Help them find an outlet, like journaling to express their emotions.\u00a0<br><br>You can also help reassure kids by being honest about your own moving-related fears\u2014but stay positive throughout the process!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prepare\">Prepare Kids Emotionally<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also help kids emotionally prepare for the move.\u00a0<br><br>Acknowledge that leaving behind their house, friends, and other important locations will probably cause them some grief. Come up with ways for them to make memories of their home, like taking pictures of their bedroom.\u00a0<br><br>Younger kids might also benefit from reading books about relocating. For older kids, you can support their planning to remain in touch with friends. Show them how to mail letters or encourage them to stay connected via technology.\u00a0<br><br>Help your kids come up with a plan to address any concerns they have about the move. Talk through solutions to problems and what moving might be like.\u00a0<br><br>Lastly, if you can, get your kids connected to your new home before you move. For example, they can get started with a sport there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"involve\">Involve the Whole Family<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/news\/wonk\/wp\/2016\/06\/13\/moving-as-a-child-can-change-who-you-are-as-an-adult\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moving often makes kids feel helpless<\/a> since there are so many uncontrollable changes they\u2019ll have to deal with. But there are still some things they will have control over. Get your whole family involved in planning to relocate.&nbsp;<br><br>One way of getting kids involved is to take them on a trip to the new town to explore the area in advance. Do some exploring so they can find things to be excited about after they move.&nbsp;<br><br>If appropriate, give your kids the option to take part in some of the bigger decisions involved in relocation. See if they want to come on house or school tours. Get their feedback on potential homes, schools, and neighborhoods.&nbsp;<br><br>Even if you don\u2019t involve your kids in these bigger decisions, they can still help with their bedroom. You can help them create their own <a href=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/the-quintessential-printable-moving-checklist-you-need\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">moving checklist<\/a> for their room, including items like dates for packing up their room and toys.&nbsp;<br><br>Involve kids in packing and deciding what to leave and take. Get them excited about making plans for their new bedroom: they might have a lot of fun choosing decorations, paint colors, or bedding for a new room.&nbsp;<br><br>You can also give kids something to look forward to by helping them choose new activities such as clubs to join after the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/kids-moving-boxes-800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"Kids playing with moving boxes\" class=\"wp-image-23280\" style=\"width:540px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/kids-moving-boxes-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/kids-moving-boxes-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/kids-moving-boxes-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/kids-moving-boxes-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/kids-moving-boxes-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/kids-moving-boxes-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"day\">Family Moving Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After all your preparation for relocating with family, moving day is here. If you\u2019ve hired movers, come up with a plan for your kids. Maybe they want to have a role in moving; maybe it would help to meet the movers since they\u2019ll be in and out of the house. Alternatively, consider arranging childcare to keep the kids out of the movers\u2019 way!<br><br>Before you set off for good, allow your family some time to say goodbye to the old house. This time can help give your kids closure.&nbsp;<br><br>Lastly, think about entertainment for your kids during the move, whether it be streaming movies or letting them pack a car bag to keep them busy on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"post-move\">Post-Move Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you arrive at your new home, consider giving your kids a housewarming gift to welcome them.&nbsp;<br><br>Just as you involved them in packing, you can also get them involved with unpacking. Prioritize setting up their rooms so they have somewhere that feels like home. Focus on familiar things that you\u2019ve brought with you, like toys, bedding, or photos.&nbsp;<br><br>Help your kids adjust to a new setting by sticking to routines as much as possible\u2014for example, bedtime routines or types of extracurriculars.&nbsp;<br><br>In addition, do what you can to connect your kids to your community. Help them sign up for clubs and teams, and take steps to meet your neighbors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you have some moving tips for families! Before your family relocates, communicate openly with your kids about your plans. Prepare them emotionally using strategies like helping them say goodbye, and getting them involved in the moving process with things such as making decisions and packing.&nbsp;<br><br>Get ready for moving day with kids, making arrangements like child care. After you arrive, help them keep their old routines while establishing new ones!<br><br>Lastly, if you\u2019re relocating with family, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hiring a moving company like UniMovers<\/a> to help with tasks like packing up and carrying your belongings. UniMovers offers affordable, <a href=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/labor-only-moving-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">labor-only<\/a> services that can take off some pressure and let you focus on your kids come moving day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Big life changes are hard for many kids, so relocating with family can be tough. We\u2019ll go over moving tips for families to make relocation as smooth as possible. There are plenty of things you can do before the move, on moving day, and after the move to help kids adjust to a new home. 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