Let me be frank, I have 6 children, I have actually moved 8 times in the past 12 years incorporating the East Coast (as well as a 3 year move to Hawaii) of the United States. I have actually moved with infants, toddlers, as well as tweens and teenagers.
Keep Them Included! If you can, take them house hunting, or have them "discover homes" on realty sites. Let them feel like they are a huge part of the relocation.
For the Littles-- I always check out the many varieties of" We are Moving" books readily available along with coloring pages here's a moving coloring page:
Other methods to keep them involved:
When you discover the home you are going to purchase-- ask your genuine estate representative for the floor plan-- have the kids organize their space-- where will the bed go? You can incorporate a measuring activity into it as well-- will certain furnishings fit, and so on
. B. Have them prepare a going away party-- It will have them looking forward to something other than the real feeling of moving
C. Create a scrapbook-- take an image of all the old rooms and make a note of your finest memory that occurred in every one.
D. Provide them a really special box to load-- just for their most essential items
Other Advice which is not almost as essential:
1. Pack a transparent bin for the very first night at your new home which contains anything you may require for that first day at the 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, cash, iPad navigate here ...
2. Your kids might be overwhelmed, it's natural. And you probably will be too. If you can get somebody to enjoy them during the real relocation this may be an excellent idea. Older kids can assist unload boxes-- just ensure you label what boxes they should be opening in advance. One time my kids started opening my boxes and they opened one that had their teeth from the "tooth fairy." Think of the surprise of my 8 year old who discovered a box of teeth-- that needed lots of discussing!!
3. Whenever we moved someplace we always got a large map of the area and put locations that were close-by on it. For instance when we relocated to Orlando-- we put Disney World, Sea World, Busch Gardens but also 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 essential. You don't wish to be stressed out at this time!