Listen to Their Emotions
This is a great tip for any kind of adjustment, not just moving. Your kids need to feel seen and heard, no matter what their feelings about the situation are. You may find that your kids are excited and happy, but you may also find that they’re confused or nervous. It’s important to listen to how they feel and make sure you’re responsive to their needs.
Explore Your New Environment
Another exciting way to help your kids adjust to the move is to help them get acclimated to their new home.
Whether you’re moving an hour away or you’re moving all the way across the country, there’s a sense of comfort and adventure that can come with finding new places you love.
Visit parks, community centres, classes, hiking trails! Allow your kids to explore.
Use Comforting Techniques
Sometimes, it’s beneficial to lean into the familiar. It’s not uncommon for kids – and people in general – to rely on comfort when things are changing around them. Habits like reading a book, watching a favourite movie or cooking classic comfort food for everyone to enjoy can be great ways to centre your kids in the familiar so they can still feel at home.
Helping Kids Adjust to Moving
Whether you have tots or teens, moving can be a stressful and disorienting time. However, it can also be positive and transformative. However your kids take it, you can listen to their emotions so they feel seen and heard in the process. Are you moving sometime soon?
Jane Marsh is the founder and editor-in-chief of Environment.co where she shares practical tips on how to live a greener life.
