Moving with children isn't easy, but you've got this! Here's ten tips to
minimize the impact on you and your kids!
Hey everyone! Welcome back, I'm Lindsay with the Wise Move AZ Team at Realty ONE
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posted every single Thursday! As your Anthem, Arizona REALTOR® I am side by side
with families as they get ready to move into and out of their homes, every day!
And, on a personal note, I've moved A LOT, including three different countries. So,
trust me when I say I have so much empathy for how stressful moving can be.
Moving can be stressful no matter what your situation, but if you're adding kids
into the mix it can be enough to rattle even the calmest of parents. In this video
I'll share ten tips that you can implement throughout the moving process
to help minimize the impact on your kiddos. #1: Plan around the school
year. This one may seem obvious but the better you can time your move around the
kids' school year, the less disruptive it will be. Ideally you would be settled
into your new home a few weeks before the new school year starts. This will
require some careful planning, especially if you're selling your current home,
buying a new home, and moving to a new city, state, or country. Take time to plan the
process with your real estate agents and give yourself deadlines throughout.
#2: Get the kids involved. If your children are old enough we always
recommend including them in the decision making process. If they can have some say
in their new home and the things that they're taking with them, they're way
more likely to get on board. #3: Talk about the move...A LOT!
Your kids won't have the constant stressors and reminders about the move
that you do. While you're busy setting up utilities, booking movers, scheduling
meetings, and more, they may still be in their
normal routine, which is fantastic! That being said, you want to remind them about
the move regularly and talk about it positively! Ask them what they're most
looking forward to in their new house, school, or neighborhood. Talk about all
the fun things you'll be able to do and try as a family in the new house and
more. #4: Give them creative freedom. Give your kids the freedom to
design their own bedroom or play area. Now, we're not saying that you have to
run out and buy all new furniture or anything overly expensive, but let them
be involved in how their room will be laid out and what things they want to
bring with them. By designing their own space they're going to be more excited
and more invested in the move. #5: Purge, purge, purge! We all
know that having kids can also mean having a lot of stuff. The move is the
perfect time to get rid of toys and clothing that they no longer want or
need. You don't want to pay to move things they aren't going to use. It's
important that you involve them in this process, if they're old enough. Encourage
them to make room for new things at the new house and let them know that there
are children that would love to play with the toys they're no longer using or
wear the clothes that no longer fit. It's a win-win! #6: Visit new schools
in advance. If your children are school-aged, it's always a great idea to
take them to the school before the move, if possible. By taking a tour of the
school they may be able to get an idea of what extracurricular activities they
want to be involved with and they may even have the opportunity to meet some
of their future classmates. Reach out to the schools to see if this is something
they would accommodate. #7: Don't pack everything. What I mean by
this is make sure that you have some of the comforts of home at hand throughout
the move. like a care package. Whether it's a favorite outfit, snacks, or a
stuffed animal, you want to make sure your kids are as happy as possible
during the actual move, regardless of whether it's a drive down the street or
a flight across the country. #8: Keep in touch with old friends. I moved
to a different country when I was very young and one of the
things that helped make the process easier was having a plan to stay in
touch with old friends. Now, I'm not going to tell you how long ago this was but
suffice it to say that our plan included mailing letters across the ocean.
Nowadays there are so many ways to stay in touch with old friends. They can
FaceTime, email, or whatever kids like to do today. Is it Snapchat?!? Yeah, they
probably don't use Snapchat anymore... Anyways, whatever method they like for
staying in touch, this can be a big help! #9: Invite friends to visit or come
for a sleepover! This kind of follows along from the previous point, but if
possible have old friends come visit at the new house. Last but not least...
#10: Take care of yourself! Anything you can do to manage your stress during the
move is going to help your kids. Make time to relax and focus on self care.
Your kids will follow your lead. So, there you have it! What do you think? Will some
of these tips work for your family? Let me know in the comments below and if you
have tips that I didn't include in this video drop those in the comments as well
for other parents to enjoy. If you enjoyed this video let me know by
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