Making The Family Move As Stress-Free As Possible For Children

Moving home more than once is a fact of life for many of us, and whilst it can be a stressful time with its fair share of worries, there are things to do that can minimize the upheaval. Cutting ties with a much-loved district and heading off for pastures new may seem daunting, but it needn't be. A positive outlook, plenty of planning and organization and realistic expectations all help to make moving home a rewarding experience.

Involve the children

Families on the move successfully go the distance when all members of the team are kept in the loop - and that includes the children. Right from the outset, involve the children as much as possible in planning for the move; this will help dispel any anxieties about their new lives in a new place.  Also encourage the children in sorting through and packing up their belongings, and discuss what their new rooms may look like. Have fun planning together the new layout of their bedroom.

The more time youngsters have to get used to the idea of a new home, the easier they will find it to adapt and accept the change. Most children will be reluctant at first because the idea of leaving all that is familiar can be frightening. But there is an intrepid explorer inside all children and soon they will become curious about their new home. Be prepared with lots of answers to questions about all the fun things and great activities to be enjoyed at the new house!

Remain positive

Remember to put the best possible spin on the situation, without being misleading – keeping any doubts or misgivings about relocating hidden, as children pick up on these and will worry. Accentuate all the great reasons for moving home, such as being closer to other family members, making new friends, having a bigger bedroom or garden, being closer to the shops, playground, beach, etc.

There will be a million and one things to do in the run up to moving day. Involving the children in the planning and packing reinforces the reality of what is happening and helps them adjust to the situation in an involving, non-passive way. Transporting all the contents of a house or apartment is a huge job but significant savings can be achieved by doing things independently, organizing the hire of convenient shipping pods that offer a cost effective and simple way of self-moving belongings either right across the country or just into the next town.

Once safely installed in the new home children can explore and begin to enjoy their new environment. At first children may be a little clingy and it's important to be reassuring and there for them. Quickly establish routines at the new house, getting meal and bed times regular is important as this semblance of normality will be comforting.  Find local clubs for the sports or activities that children enjoy and take them along for a look, but don't expect too much enthusiasm at first, there may well be a little shyness to overcome.

Attitude is everything when moving home. Keeping things happy and upbeat, accentuating the positives and embracing the new - there is no reason why a change of location shouldn't be a fun adventure for all the family.

Moving To A New Home

Moving houses is always a difficult task, especially if you have a family to look after at the same time. There are so many different things to think about: will you have nice neighbours? What theme do you want to design your house around? Should you have a guest room or a study? How will you coordinate the move?

There are a few key things to consider when moving to a new home. While these aren't the only factors to keep in mind, they definitely will make the stress of moving far easier on your family (and especially on the little ones).

Plan, plan, and plan some moreThe key to orchestrating a move that is relatively stress-free is to plan ahead, and plan as much as you can. If you are moving one month from now, try to pack a little every day and have a packing day on the weekend so everything isn't done at the last minute. Book the movers in advance, and make sure that you still have the keys to your house for up to a week after you move, just in case you forget any tidbits or you want to fix your old home up for the next owners. If you are buying new furniture as well, ensure that you arrange for beds to be delivered to your new home on moving day - you don't want to be sleeping on the floor, after all! It's all in planning the detail, but attention to detail is what will save you from a mountain of stress on moving day!

Window-shop before you buyRemember when you were buying property and you looked at all the sections, including listings in real estate, Armadale, and real estate, Ellenbrook? Well, buying furniture is much the same. If you're a little bit uncertain about what theme you want to decorate your house with, window-shopping at different furniture stores is your best source of inspiration. Furniture stores always have layouts and designs for every room in the house, so why not begin by looking at these? Get catalogues from every store and circle the items you like, then gather the family around with a cup of tea and talk about what you think would be the best for your new home.

Make the move easier on the kidsIt doesn't matter what age your kids are - moving will always be difficult. Make the move easier on them by talking to them every step of the way, and tell them about all the great things they will find when you move to your new neighbourhood. Also, get them involved in decorating their room and ask for their opinions; they'll be far more comfortable moving to a room they picked out for themselves.

Anita Broome is a writer and mummy who absolutely adores going to open homes. She's currently studying a course in property and hopes to be a real estate agent one day.

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CableMover.com Helps Make The Busy Moving Season Easier Than Ever Before

 

This summer is bringing with it many fun activities for our little family! We are going to the beach next week, we've visited relatives already, gone fishing on our pond, gone swimming at the pool and there are still almost 2 months of summer left. After all of this fun, there is another "activity" we must do and I am very anxious about it... we are moving to a new house.

Moving can be so frustrating and time-consuming, which is why you should make the process as easy as possible. That's why we love CableMover.com and how much their services help during this busy time of year. How is this possible? Well, they help you easily find cable TV, phone and internet when moving! When we moved to the house we are in, we had an awful time finding this information and I wish we had known about this service back then!

Here is a great video with moving advice from David Gregg and Libby Langdon!

All you have to do is go to CableMover.com, put in your new address and zip code, click and viola! Cablemover immediately reveals all of the cable companies and internet providers in your new area. So simple! Plus, you can find the current deals and offers from the provider's websites, so before you know what plan works best for you. I'm all about saving money, so this part really is very important to me. Then, once you have decided on your providers, you can schedule everything to be hooked up. Yes, moving season is a busy time and things are often forgotten and left until the last minute! This has happened to me and I had to wait another 3 weeks before I could get cable! Can you imagine? Well, now you can do it easily on CableMover.com and have that part of moving over and scheduled!

When we move at the end of August, you bet I will be using CableMover to help us out along the way. Are you moving in the near future? If so, take a look at Cablemover.com to schedule your cable, phone and internet! Also be sure to "Like" CableMover on Facebook and Follow on Twitter to keep up with all the latest moving news.

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Save Money & Space With Uncle Bob's Self Storage

A few years ago we moved into an apartment when my husband was finishing up law school. We wanted to save money and thought that would be the best way, but we didn't take into account the lack of space. We went from a spacious house to something less than half the size! I was forced to downsize a great deal, but many items were too precious to throw out. What should we do? I started looking for storage facilities immediately.

At first the outlook was not so good. Many storage spaces were either too expensive or just not kept up very well. For my belongings, I wanted a place that was clean, safe and still affordable. Luckily, I found Uncle Bob's Self Storage, which has locations around the United States! I was so excited to find a place that fit our price range and even saved us money, so we could stay on our budget.

Uncle Bob's Self Storage stood out to us for many reasons. They offer several different sizes of storage areas and climate control. The climate control is great for items that cannot withstand heat, such as all of my family photos. We could also choose from indoor or outside access. As someone who is always looking for a great deal, self storage deals are always a plus and Uncle Bob's has many going on. For our location, we could even get 50% off the next month's rental fee! 

Having a self storage area has been such a relief for us and something we've continued to purchase throughout the years. Moving has been so much easier without so many things to take along with us each time. Plus, it's great to know my items are safely contained and my house doesn't have to be cluttered. Do you use self storage? You should look into it, especially when you find great deals like we did!