{"id":20823,"date":"2022-11-04T15:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T22:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=20823"},"modified":"2022-11-04T09:13:13","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T16:13:13","slug":"moving-with-young-kids-tips-for-maintaining-routines-a-smooth-outcome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2022\/11\/moving-with-young-kids-tips-for-maintaining-routines-a-smooth-outcome\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving with Young Kids? Tips for Maintaining Routines &#038; A Smooth Outcome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Life with young kids is never straightforward, and that\u2019s definitely true when you\u2019ve got a major event like a house move to handle.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It\u2019s not just the practical realities of preparing for the move while looking after the little ones as well; you\u2019ve also got to think about how the whole process impacts their health and happiness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rather than putting off a potentially life-changing move because of anxiety over how complex it will be, use the following tips and you\u2019ll get where you want to go without the drama.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Keeping their bedrooms intact until the last moment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A child\u2019s bedroom should be a safe space where they can feel most comfortable, yet during a move, it\u2019s often painful for them to see all their things packed away.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To minimize the distress, prioritize packing every other room in the house ahead of the kids\u2019 bedrooms. Then when you arrive at your new home, focus on unpacking their rooms first, for the same reason.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can make things easier by using storage to keep toys and other items in their rooms tidy and easy to move from day to day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Letting them help<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As we all know, children are naturally curious about what\u2019s going on around them, so if they see their parents packing boxes, they\u2019ll want to get involved.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Be prepared for this, and have boxes available that they can pack with you. These don\u2019t have to be decoys; just be prepared to rearrange items after bedtime. And of course, make sure that the things they pack aren\u2019t fragile; toys and books are best for this reason.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Choosing the right moving company<\/strong>, e.g. in NYC<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Picking a company that provides NYC moving services, or caters to your part of the country, is crucial. You want professionals who know what they\u2019re doing on your side so that the move doesn\u2019t place unwanted pressure on the careful balance of your family life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">People with young kids who have enough budget to spare should consider a high-end moving deal, which includes the packing of all your items. That way when moving day arrives, you can simply walk out of the house, go and spend a few hours keeping the children entertained, then head to your new property and revel in the fact that everything has been unpacked for you as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Talking them through what\u2019s happening<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Communicating with young kids is crucial, and you should definitely aim to explain that you\u2019re moving long before it actually happens.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You want to introduce and demystify this idea sooner rather than later, and also answer any questions they might have as honestly as is reasonable.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Remember to be patient with them, as moving house is jarring for adults, and can be even more overwhelming for youngsters.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Maintaining routines<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another thing that children crave is routine, and moving might cause your normal schedule to go out the window.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While you don\u2019t need to be too prescriptive about smaller things, it\u2019s best to make sure you\u2019re still hitting the major events of the day at the same time, no matter what. Meals are a top priority, as are nap times and bedtimes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Getting help with childcare on moving day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The day of the big move is a time when having an extra pair of hands to look after the kids will be invaluable, so whether you\u2019ve got friends or family members in the area who are able to help out, asking them for their involvement in advance is wise.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With all that in mind, you can approach moving house with optimism, and hope for a great outcome from the experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/6-genius-tips-for-a-smooth-house-move-when-you-have-young-kids\/98775064\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Genius Tips for A Smooth House Move When You Have Young Kids<\/a> by Jamie Richardson | Realty Biz News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Life with young kids is never straightforward, and that\u2019s definitely true when you\u2019ve got a major event like a house move to handle. 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