8 Very Helpful Tips For Your Children To Cope With Moving

• January 17, 2019
• Bill Chen

Last updated on October 30, 2023

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius

Are you considering moving to a new residence? It might be in the same suburb or on the other hand, in a new state. The destination is not important. The move itself can be stressful and traumatic for everyone, especially children.

Therefore, here are eight tips to help your family cope with the whole moving process, from start to finish:

Choose an efficient removals company to partner with you

It is vital to choose Sydney’s best-moving company to help you plan and execute a successful move. In turn, this will reduce your stress levels and filter down to your family; thereby, improving everyone’s quality of life during this nerve-wracking time.

Plan your move in detail

It is a well-known fact that chaos increases anxiety. Therefore, it is vital to execute a successful move to plan it in detail, breaking down the move into individual actions with a deadline date for the completion of each point on the list.

Succinctly stated, as the quotation mentioned above by Confucius notes, breaking the moving mountain down into small actions. In practice, it is useful to use a spreadsheet or Gantt chart for your progress by setting up each action point and adding the corresponding deadline date.

Set a final moving date as soon as possible

It is vital to finalise the actual date that your household possessions will be picked up by a removal company like your friendly removalists Western Sydney. As mentioned above, uncertainty can add to the already high-stress levels, especially for children. Therefore, the sooner you set the final date and communicate it to your family, the easier the moving process will be.

Keep your family informed of the progress

It is vital to keep your family members, including children up to date with progress made. Also, celebrate milestones achieved together. This will encourage family members to keep on working to make the move a success. And, it will also have the added benefit of reducing stress levels among family members.

Allow children to express their feelings

Much is made of the fact that moving is stressful, especially for children. Therefore, keep the lines of communication open so that your children understand that they can express their fears and anxieties about the move.

Reward children as time passes by

Make a paper chain (or representation) of the days leading up to the move and either remove each day from the chain or mark the days off on the calendar. Add in surprise rewards to make the moving experience positive and fun.

Sort out household and personal goods before packing them

As human beings, we tend to accumulate and hold onto items, thinking we may need them someday. But that day may never come. To streamline your move, it’s essential to sort through all of your personal and household items, such as kitchen appliances, and separate them into three piles: donate, throw away, and pack. You can also consider using expert packing services to ensure that your items are packed efficiently and securely.

It’s important to remember that the more boxes and furniture you have to move, the higher the cost of the move will be. To reduce costs, only pack and move essential items. Encourage children to take responsibility for sorting out their own possessions as well.

Procure proper packing materials

In order to pack dishes and glasses for moving (as well as sundry delicate items), it is vital to ensure that they are packed with enough packing materials to prevent breakages while your furniture is en route. Unfortunately, children do not cope with damage to their favourite items, and this will lead to stress and tears once you have arrived at your destination and are unpacking.