s a proud father of 3, I t-shirt. This will make a great
know the last thing you keepsake when they reach their
want to do is uproot your new home.
children and move them somewhere
new and unfamiliar. However, When packing, give them their own
sometimes these things happen due box. They can decorate it so
to career or other opportunity. they know which one it is.
The least we can do is learn how Sometimes it helps to get them
we can make this transition as involved.
pain free as possible.
When you get to your new home,
Here are some great tips on how start a scrapbook. Include a
to help your children through diary of “My first…”
this time;
Prior to moving, visit their new
It’s important to assure your school, park, church, etc… Take
children that you won’t forget a camera.
their friends. If you’re lucky
enough to be moving only a short When unpacking, allow them to
distance, it’s possible they may unpack their treasures, and then
still see their friends. have them play with the boxes
while you unpack.
Make a scrapbook of the old home
and neighborhood. This will help Help your children invite new
them remember where they grew up friends over to the house.
and give them the opportunity to Sometimes kids just need a little
reminisce. push in the right direction to
get them going.
Throw a good-bye party! At the
party, have their friends sign a Let them choose a new favorite
restaurant. This will help them
feel in control of their new Remember, even if you only lived
world. in a new home for a few years, to
a young child it’s their entire
Encourage them to send letter lifetime!
about their new home to their
friends.
About the Author:
Kris Kombrink has been working in his family-owned real estate business since 1995. Specializing in Geneva, St Charles and Batavia Illinois residential real estate his team stays on top of the latest trends while maintaining superior customer. Learn more about his team at http://www.kombrink.com
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