How To Make Moving A Fun Experience For Your Kids

The decision has been made; the new job accepted, the new house selected, the paperwork is beginning, and the bank loan is on its way.  You already contacted several movers to research prices and options, you have an organized packing plan sure to clear the myth that says it is a nightmare.  It just can't get any better.  It's so smooth that you know it is meant to be, and it is the right move... until... you tell the kids, and they are not a bit excited about it.

The kids are leaving their friends, their schools, their routines; and they are certain they will never find happiness in another place.  What about her ballet class?  And his place in the soccer team?  Oh my!  How do you explain to them that this move is going to benefit all?  How do you get them excited about it?  How do you show them they matter?  How do you motivate them to like their new home?

Believe it or not, it is not that difficult to make moving a fun experience for your kids, and make them see it as a good thing instead of as the end of their world.

Get them involved from the beginning.  Many parents think that kids will just adapt, sooner or later, to any circumstance, event, place, or person that is forced into their lives.  And it may be true, however, if your wish is to make your kids feel like a cherished member of the family, a member of the team, you have to involve them in the decision process.  Ask for their opinion and consider it; they will feel valued and important.  Invite them to look at houses with you; it may be a little difficult, but you can also confirm how the space will work for them.  Let them know that the final decision will be yours, but you welcome their opinions and ideas.  Once you make the decision they will certainly be excited about the house they helped choose.

Let your kids help with decorating their new rooms.  They will be the ones “living” there, thus, let them paint their bedrooms in their favorite colors and place the furniture to their convenience.  An exciting bedroom will give them a sense of identity and power over a major event in their lives.  Putting your kids in charge of packing their stuff will add to the excitement, so, teach them what you know and what the movers recommended about packing.

See things from their perspective.  For your kids, their dolls and stuffed animals have feelings, so pack them carefully.  If you just throw them inside a cold, dark box, they will be hurt and confused.  Consider their feelings and the packing process will be easier.  Clear plastic bags will enable them to see that their friends are fine and happy, watching everything from the inside.  A little hole on top will help them breathe.  The most important thing is to invite them to tell you what they want and what their concerns are.            

Keep them safe.  As much as you care for their emotional health, make sure you protect their physical integrity too.  While it has been great to involve them in the process up to this point, make plans for them to stay with family or friends on the day of the move.  Professional movers will be very careful around the people present while they work, and even more around kids, but, in order to help them work faster and more efficiently, it is better if they don't have to watch out for kids while moving your stuff.  The day's excitement can make children do things they know they shouldn't do, so, plan a fun day with friends or family away from home.  They can arrive at their new home once everything is there, help get things out of the boxes and organize their new bedrooms.

Consider life at your new home.  Once the craziness from the move is over, emotions will start surfacing.  Think about your kids' new life and routines and look for ways to make the changes easy on them.  A new neighborhood, new friends, new school, new doctor.  Take time to set up a hunt around the neighborhood.  Make them look for types of trees, slides at the park, lunch area at the school, parking lot at the church, or the mall, or best table at the library.  Drive around town and together, discover things they love and make them feel at home.

Movers are available to serve you in order to help you concentrate on what really matters during moving time; which clearly not only involves the activities on moving day.              

Puget Sound Moving are one of the most recognized movers.  With over fifteen years of experience, this company has a solid and reliable team, focused exclusively in meeting your needs, starting from months before the move and all the way through it until you and your family are satisfactorily settled in your new home.

Our vast experience as movers, includes packing and unpacking services; if you want more time to work with your kids on their packing needs, we can assist you with yours, handling part of your packing in a professional and caring way.  Of course, we will give you all the guidance you and your kids need on how to pack their beloved belongings efficiently, while making it moving efficient for the moving crew.

Allow us, the expert movers, to help you experience a stress free move, for your kids as much as for you.  Everyone in this company is devoted to helping you all enjoy your new life from the very start.  Rely on Puget Sound Moving to take care of the dirty part of the job; we know how to handle, efficiently and with integrity, every aspect of your family move.  Contact Us, ask us anything you need to know, and take the time to learn about what we offer in Residential & Office Moving. You will certainly discover that we are the answer to your prayers.