{"id":3846,"date":"2022-12-15T14:43:19","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T14:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/oklahoma-city-ok\/?p=3846"},"modified":"2024-03-15T14:42:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T14:42:05","slug":"moving-with-kids-make-your-move-easier-with-these-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/oklahoma-city-ok\/moving-with-kids-make-your-move-easier-with-these-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving With Kids? Make Your Move Easier With These Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moving can be daunting for anyone, especially children who don’t comprehend the reasoning behind it. Prepare your kids ahead of time with these helpful tips to make transitioning easier and more exciting. From having discussions to getting them to books that help explain what is happening, these suggestions from UNITS\u00ae of <\/span>Oklahoma City<\/span> will certainly lighten up the stressful situation of moving with kids and lessen any anxious feelings involved in relocating.<\/span><\/p>\n

Talk to Your Kids<\/b><\/h2>\n

Kids thrive on structure, so when you break the news that their home is changing, it can be an incredibly daunting prospect. If your move takes them across states or even countries, then losing all of their friends in school and the neighborhood will add to their worries. But even shorter distances can cause anxiousness and sadness. As parents, though, there are plenty of approaches to lessen these anxieties before, during, and after relocation. So let’s get to talking!<\/span><\/p>\n

Talk Before Moving With Kids<\/b><\/h2>\n

To ensure you and your kiddos are ready for the big move, begin discussing the transition as soon as possible. Talking openly about upcoming changes will provide reassurance and help them feel more settled in their new surroundings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Give Answers<\/b><\/h2>\n

Although your children may be nervous at first, it is essential to provide them with as much information regarding travel and the intended location as possible. Doing so will help ease their worries and ensure a smooth journey!<\/span><\/p>\n

Get Excited<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re moving with kids far away, gather as much information about the new town, house, school, and community as you can to get the kids excited. Do some research and find out what activities are nearby that they can get involved in to make new friends.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep It Routine<\/b><\/h2>\n

Maintaining a sense of routine is fundamental, yet don’t forget to involve your child in the design process for their new space. Allowing them to make decisions will help foster independence and self-confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n

Books to Read<\/b><\/h2>\n

Moving with kids can be a difficult experience, but thankfully there are books to help them understand the process. These stories will provide your little ones with comfort and security as they go through this big transition in their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • The Berenstain Bears\u2019 Moving Day by Stan and Jan Berenstain<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Moving Day! by Jess Stockham<\/span><\/li>\n
  • I Like Where I Am by Jessica Harper<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Alexander, Who\u2019s Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move by Judith Viorst, Ray Cruz, and Robin Preiss Glasser<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Evelyn Del Rey is Moving Away by Meg Medina and Sonya Sanchez<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Home is a Window by Stephanie Ledyard and Chris Sasaki<\/span><\/li>\n
  • We’re Moving! by Adam and Charlotte Guillain<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Dinosaurs Divorce by Marc Brown<\/span><\/li>\n
  • How to Spot a Best Friend by Bea Birdsong<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Marie’s Big Adieu by Tamara Rittershaus<\/span><\/li>\n
  • New House, Same Underwear by Brenda Li<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Moving on<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Without a doubt, helping kids adjust to relocation will require a different approach than settling teens. Nevertheless, regardless of age and stage, communication and fostering familiarity are vital for aiding young ones with the transition of moving.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Moving with kids can be overwhelming but be sure to stay composed. They are incredibly intuitive and will pick up on your emotions. Whenever you start feeling overwhelmed, take a deep breath and remember that UNITS of Oklahoma City is here to assist with this transition for the entire family. The more organized you are beforehand, the simpler it’ll be during relocation, making every step stress-free!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Moving can be daunting for anyone, especially children who don’t comprehend the reasoning behind it. Prepare your kids ahead of time with these helpful tips to make transitioning easier and more exciting. From having discussions to getting them to books that help explain what is happening, these suggestions from UNITS\u00ae of Oklahoma City will certainly […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3881,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3846","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-moving-and-storage-advice"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/oklahoma-city-ok\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3846","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/oklahoma-city-ok\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/oklahoma-city-ok\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/oklahoma-city-ok\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/oklahoma-city-ok\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3846"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/oklahoma-city-ok\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3846\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4405,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/oklahoma-city-ok\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3846\/revisions\/4405"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/oklahoma-city-ok\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3881"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/oklahoma-city-ok\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3846"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/oklahoma-city-ok\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3846"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/oklahoma-city-ok\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3846"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}