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Do your children share your enthusiasm for moving, perhaps to a better neighbourhood or home? Kids may find this to be a daunting step because they aren’t as used to change as adults are. Having to start anew, saying goodbye to their pals, or being the new kid at school could all cause them anxiety. It goes without saying that you will have lots of work to do yourself to arrange the mortgage and saving money, hire a conveyancing solicitor, and plan the move as a whole, but it is crucial to schedule time for your family to relocate with you so that everyone is stress- and anxiety-free. 

Think about the impact this could have on your child. Remember that even though you might be excited about the move, they might not be. Try not to become too offended if they don’t share your enthusiasm. Instead try to understand why they are upset about leaving their old life behind. Change will always occur and although you can’t stop it, you can nurture coping skills. 

They can be worried about starting a new school. Be mindful of this as the time passes until the beginning of the next term. Children typically act out their wrath or rage as a way to communicate their emotions. Give a lot of assurance and give them plenty of time to speak about their feelings. If they are honest about what they are concerned about, even if you think what they are saying is small, pay attention to what they have to say.

They need to be confident that you will listen to them and stand by them now and in the future. 

Schools typically allow new students time to explore and hang out before they go. It could be beneficial to take them on a few trial days to their new school. Or if you haven’t been able to do this, at least get them used to the route and the location. When your child starts a new term, stay in touch with the school so you can monitor how well they are adjusting.

You may discover more about the other kids in the neighbourhood, their ages, and the schools they attend by getting to know your neighbours. If your child is shy, invite a family over for a BBQ rather than pressuring your kids to make friends. In a casual environment, kids are more likely to mix alone. To ensure that everyone has a great time, organise a fun activity for youngsters who are coming to play for the first time. Keep things easy by playing a little football or doing some painting instead of overworking yourself. Activities will help to ease any first awkwardness or trepidation.

Be patient with teenagers; they need time to get used to the changes. They might want to spend a lot of time on the computer talking to old friends because messaging is much like past generations spending all their time on the phone, except cheaper! As long as they are secure online, let youngsters stay in touch with previous friends.