As movers and packers in Auckland, we know how stressful moving house can be.
Making sure you’ve remembered everything and ensuring everything will go smoothly may leave you with a feeling of anxiety, but it can be doubly stressful when you’re moving with children.
Moving to a new house represents a huge change for a child, and they may be confused as to what is happening.
By following a few simple tips, you can make the process of moving house much easier for your children, and eliminate much of the stress you all may be feeling when it comes to moving house.
Depending on the age of your children, they may not fully understand the process of moving house.
Before you begin preparing to move, it’s a good idea to sit down with them and explain what is happening so that they’re prepared when things inevitably start to change.
While moving is very stressful, it can also be a very exciting time. When talking to your children, try and frame moving house as the beginning of a new adventure. This will help ease both you and your children’s stress.
Young children have a set routine that they are well accustomed to, and any disruptions to this routine will likely leave them unnerved and upset.
During the moving process, try to stick to a routine as much as possible to avoid any unnecessary stress.
Another idea is to pack your children’s things last and unpack them first, to help create a sense of normality.
There’s a lot to do on moving day, and while your children may be able to help with some of it, there will be large stretches where they will have nothing to do.
Make sure to give them plenty of things to do while you’re working, and don’t worry too much about screen time- just get through moving day first.
Looking for packers and movers in Auckland? Get in touch with Galilee Movers today to learn how we can help make moving day as stress-free for you and your children as possible.
