How to Take the Stress Out of Moving With Kids

Did you know that the average person is expected to move 11.4 times during their lifetime? But if you’ve ever moved, you know that moving can often get stressful.

There is a lot that needs to be done in a short amount of time. However, moving with kids can add a whole new level of stress to your move.

If you are getting ready to prepare for a move, keep reading for moving tips on how to move with children and keep the stress levels low.

Help Your Kids Be Positive

For children, moving is hard—especially if you are moving a long distance and they will be attending a new school.

This can lead to your kids dreading the move. When your kids dread the move, it will cause additional stress because of needing to deal with their attitudes.

Spend time talking to your kids about where you’re moving and the things they will love. For example, are you moving to a neighborhood that’s near a pool or park? Tell your kids about it and all the things they will be able to do there.

Take Care of Yourself

It’s easy to focus on everything that needs to happen and making sure that your kids are happy. However, kids sense your emotions.

If you’re stressed, they are more likely to be stressed as well, so take care of yourself. Whether this means you take a moment to breathe with a hot cup of tea or a bubble bath, take the time.

Self-care activities will help you to cope with stress.

And don’t feel guilty about taking that time. There are some situations where you can “fake it until you make it.” However, you can’t fake not being stressed with your kids.

Find Childcare

Trying to move with younger children running around is difficult. They can quickly get underfoot and end up getting injured.

As you’re preparing to pack up the trucks or unpack the trucks, enlist a friend to help with childcare. Keeping your kids engaged and out of the way will help decrease the amount of stress you experience during the moving process.