Let me be frank, I have 6 children, I have actually moved 8 times in the previous 12 years encompassing the East Coast (as well as a 3 year move to Hawaii) of the United States. I have actually moved with infants, young children, as well as teenagers and tweens.
Keep Them Involved! If you can, take them house hunting, or have them "discover houses" on property sites. Let them feel like they are a huge part of the relocation.
For the Littles-- I always read the lots of varieties of" We are Moving" books offered along with coloring pages here's a moving coloring page:
Other ways to keep them included:
A. When you find the house you are going to purchase-- ask your genuine estate agent for the floor plan-- have the kids organize their space-- where will the bed go? the cabinet? rug? This is in fact truly enjoyable. You can incorporate a measuring activity into it as well-- will particular furniture fit, etc
. B. Have them plan a going away party-- It will have them looking forward to something besides the actual feeling of moving
C. Develop a scrapbook-- take an image of all the old rooms and compose down your finest memory that happened in every one.
D. Provide a truly special box to load-- just for their essential items
Other Recommendations which is not almost as essential:
1. Pack a see-through bin for the opening night at your new house that includes anything you may require for that first day at the brand-new house. It's sort of like a camping bag-- it will contain TP, towel, tooth brush, snacks, sheets/cover, a couple of dishes/cups, money, iPad find this ...
2. Your kids might be overwhelmed, it's natural. And you probably will be too. If you can get somebody to view them during the real move this might be a good concept. Older kids can assist unload boxes-- simply ensure you identify what boxes they must be opening beforehand. One time my children began opening my boxes and they opened one that had their teeth from the "tooth fairy." Imagine the surprise of my 8 year old who discovered a box of teeth-- that required lots of describing!!
3. Whenever we moved somewhere we always got a large map of the location and put locations that were close-by on it. For example when we transferred to Orlando-- we put Disney World, Sea World, Busch Gardens however likewise other places like "school." "bank," Whole Foods, and so on
4. Work with a great mover. Getting a good mover that comes on time and is organized with a professional crew is key. You don't wish to be stressed at this time!