Moving with Children Made Simple

Most jobs are made harder when children are involved, and moving from one house to another is no exception. You don’t want to totally exclude them from such a monumental event for the family, but you also want to keep them safe, happy, and out of the way.

When to Let Them Help 

Children love to be involved. Even though this may sound like it will make a tough job even harder, taking the time to include them will satisfy their curiosity so that you can move on quicker. After explaining to them that everything needs to be packed up temporarily until you arrive at your new home, allow them to help pack their belongings.

When to Distract Them 

Explain to them that you also need to pack your things. Distract them with a favorite movie, simple craft projects, or arrange a play date at a friend’s house. If the children are preschool or toddler age, arrange a babysitter to help keep them entertained so that you can get to work without to many distractions.

Getting Down to Business 

Eventually you will reach a point in the moving process where it won’t be practical or safe to have young children under foot. This is typically when you have reached a point where all boxes and furniture need loaded onto a moving truck. You can hire North Jersey movers like the Fast Moving Company to do this part for you while you go on ahead with the kids, or you can ask friends and family to take the children while you finish up.

Making sure the children feel included in the moving process not only helps them adjust to such a big change, but it allows them to feel like an important part of the family too. Let them help a little, but be sure to keep them safe and out of the way for the majority of the move. It will keep them and you happier.