Overcoming the Stress of Moving House with Young Children
The stress of moving house is said to be one of the worst you can endure, and is made infinitely more challenging when young kids are involved. However, this should actually be a magical life experience that everyone looks forward to. So how can you make it easier on everyone? From packing the kids' rooms last to maintaining daily routines, here are some popular examples.
Plan for the Financial Impact
One of the most unexpected stresses about moving home is just how much it can actually cost. Transportation, packing and unpacking, and even insurance can all add up to quite a lot. This transition period between your old and new home can add unnecessary pressure to what might already be causing stress. However, you can offset some of the costs with a bridging loan that can cover any expenses until you get settled into the new place and get back to normal.
Pack the Kids’ Rooms Last
One of the easiest ways to reduce stress and tears from the children is to ensure their day has as little disruption as possible. From toddlers to young adults, moving home can be an emotional time as the kids say goodbye to the place they have known all their lives. To make it easier on the children, it will help to pack up their room last. Keeping the places where they play and sleep normal for as long as possible helps them feel more secure when the day comes.
Reduce the Stress of Moving House with Essentials
Moving home is known to be stressful, but you may not know that more than 60% of people rank it as one of the biggest pressures in their lives. From selling your home to your first night at a new one, there are many emotional decisions that must be made. However, you can reduce the first-night pressure with essentials for the entire family, such as clothing and toiletries for the adults, and toys and games for the kids. And don’t forget about the local takeout menus!
Try to Maintain Daily Routines
Similar to packing their rooms last, it is vital that normal routines are maintained as much as possible. This is of course pretty hard to do when there are so many tasks that disrupt the normal flow of things. However, the last thing they need is chaos during an emotional time. Even if the house is messy, it helps to stick to usual meal times, normal bedtimes, and predictable fun times. Remember, kids love consistency, and this will help them deal with the situation better.
Prioritize Setting Up Their Rooms
On the flipside to packing their room last from the old house, it can help to ensure the kids’ rooms are the first to be decorated and unpacked. This is an opportune time for a makeover of the children’s bedroom(s) that they will love, as a new room can be like a blank canvas. The quicker the children love their new room, the easier they will transition. This will also help them connect with the new space so the new family house begins to feel like the new family home.
Summary
Planning for the financial impact with something like a bridging loan can help reduce the stress of moving house. It also helps to ensure any essentials you and the kids need are packed and ready when you arrive, and it’s an opportune time to revamp the kids' rooms so they settle in.
