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Before the Moving Day<\/h2>\n
Communicate<\/b>
\nDiscussing the move with your children and everything you know about the move is important. Encourage them to talk about it and to ask questions. Show them that you are positive about the move; it will help them to feel more relaxed and excited.<\/span><\/p>\nInvolve them in the preparation for the move<\/strong>
\nInclude your kids in the different stages of the moving process. They can join the family as you choose your new home, and help pack their own boxes. This will help reduce their anxiety and fear of the unknown.<\/p>\nResearch about the new country<\/strong>
\nHelp your young kids learn all they can about the new home country and city. Look for exciting activities to do together as a family such as zoos, parks, museums, festivals.<\/p>\nAre you moving in the middle of the academic year?<\/strong>
\nIf you move with kids in the middle of the academic year, contact the new school before the move and speak to them about the curriculum. Some subjects may not be covered in the old school or there may be vast differences in the way the two schools operate.<\/p>\nThe more you know about the new school, the better you can prepare your child for it, thereby making him\/her more comfortable.<\/p>\n
Look for Clubs and Organisations<\/strong>
\nLook for local clubs and organisations which your children can join after the move. This will help them to make friends and to adjust a little more easily.<\/p>\nKeep their old toys<\/strong>
\nKeep your children\u2019s old toys and favorite games. These may help them throughout the transition to their new home country.<\/p>\nDo they understand the differences between the two countries?<\/strong>
\nIf you are moving to an area that is very different from your home town or country make sure that your child is aware of and understands these differences.<\/p>\nTake them to their favorite\u00a0places<\/b>
\nBefore the move, take your children to their favorite places, parks and playgrounds and remember to take photos.<\/p>\nMake a scrapbook<\/strong>
\nHelp your kids to make a scrapbook with photos of their former home, school, friends and favorite places.<\/p>\nFriends are important<\/strong>
\nEncourage them to maintain contact with their friends.<\/p>\nGive them an old fashioned address book to record their friends\u2019 addresses and other contact information.<\/p>\n
Have one box per child<\/strong>
\nJust before the move, pack your children\u2019s favorite toys, snacks, books, etc. into their own boxes. Keep these handy during the move.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.agsmovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/happy-clients.jpg\")
<\/span><\/p>\nUpon Arrival<\/h2>\n
Maintain their routines<\/strong>
\nThe move will disrupt you and your baby or toddler\u2019s routines, but try to maintain theirs as far as possible. It will help them cope with the change.<\/p>\nLook out for problem areas in your new home<\/strong>
\nAre there accident-prone areas in the new house? Check for obstructions and other accident-prone areas in your new home. Find out about solutions to provide you with peace of mind.<\/p>\nGive responsibilities to your children<\/strong>
\nLet your kids unpack their own boxes and decide upon the arrangement and decoration of their own rooms.<\/p>\nAre your children\u2019s rooms in order?<\/strong>
\nEnsure that your children\u2019s rooms are in order before concentrating on the rest of the house.<\/p>\nKeep an eye on them after the move<\/strong>
\nSpend as much time as you can with your children after the move and keep an eye on their school performance. Show interest in their school and friends. Meet the teachers and accompany your children to school.<\/p>\nGive them time<\/strong>
\nAlthough some children adjust at different paces, teachers usually expect children to feel comfortable in their new school after six weeks. So give your children time to settle in first.<\/p>\nFinally, the key to overcoming any challenges when moving with children is to make the move fun!<\/p>\n
References:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- “Expert expatriate : Your guide to successful relocation abroad, moving, living, thriving<\/a>”
\nby Melissa Brayer and Patricia Linderman<\/li>\n- www.about.com<\/li>\n
- www.parenthood.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Readings:<\/strong><\/p>\n
- Upon Arrival<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n