Look For Ways To Form A Connection To The New City
It also helps to find ways to get your family excited about the new city you are moving to. One way to do this is to find local events or attractions to explore with your child in the lead up to the move – or just after. This helps to form a positive connotation with their new environment. You can also find ways to make your new home more inviting. For instance, giving your child control to decorate their new bedroom or choose the set-up for your bigger backyard can help them get excited. If you have a larger backyard and can afford it, why not talk about building a swing set or tree set if it was your child’s request?
It also helps to find ways to get your family excited about the new city you are moving to. One way to do this is to find local events or attractions to explore with your child in the lead up to the move – or just after.
Remember that your approach to parenting when relocating will be dependent on the age range of your child. School-aged children will be particularly tough to convince of the positives of your move since they often have begun to form friendships in school and have settled into routines. However, there are ways to have a successful transition when moving to a new city with children. While you may not be able to avoid moving, you can help your child adjust to the move with the right parenting approach.
Kylee Harris is an educator who has taught in elementary schools in Singapore and Hong Kong for 5 years. She lives in Florida and continues to teach life skills to young adults in her community.
