Moving is stressful and full of challenges all on it’s own. The list of things on your plate is often huge: selling your house, finding a new neighborhood, arranging movers, saying goodbye to friends… needless to say, it can be overwhelming!
However, when you’re a parent, not only do you have to deal with your own stress, but also that which it creates for your kids too.
Learning about a move is often hard news for kids because they don’t have control over their situation and may never have experienced a change like this before. But the good news is, with the right approach, it is possible to make the move a positive experience for them.
According to psychologist James Prochaska, the approach that does so starts well before the move occurs. So here are 10 tips for preparing your kids for a move that will help make the process less stressful for everyone.
