Moving is both an exciting and stressful time for both you and your children. For children, moving can be a very stressful, even a frightening experience. Moving to a new school, leaving the neighborhood, saying goodbye to old friends, these could all prove frightening, frustrating and stressful for children of any age.
As parents, there are a number of things that you can do to support your children emotionally during this emotionally challenging period. This article will point out a few of them.
The article will discuss some of the things you can do both before and after your upcoming relocation. Above all else, try to be available to assist your children and lend them a supportive ear.
Preparing your Children for the Move
The more you teach your children about the new place you’ll be relocating to, the better. Remember that a lot of the stress related to the move has to do with your child’s fear of the unknown. As your child learns about the destination city, looks at photos, brochures and postcards, the more familiar and comfortable she’ll become with the notion of moving. Also, try to give children, especially school-age children, as much time as possible to prepare themselves to the idea of relocation.
Familiarizing your Child with the New Environment
If at all possible, it is recommended to take your child to see the new house and neighborhood before the actual move. Take your child to visit the new school or kindergarten so they would know what to expect. Familiarizing your child with the new environment may take off a lot of the “edge” from the fears and concerns she might be experiencing. Meeting the new teacher and a few future classmates in advance can do wonders to ease many fears and concerns.
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