| As a proud father of 3, I know the last thing you want | | | | decorate it so they know which one it is. Sometimes it |
| to do is uproot your children and move them | | | | helps to get them involved. |
| somewhere new and unfamiliar. However, sometimes | | | | When you get to your new home, start a scrapbook. |
| these things happen due to career or other opportunity. | | | | Include a diary of "My first..." |
| The least we can do is learn how we can make this | | | | Prior to moving, visit their new school, park, church, etc... |
| transition as pain free as possible. | | | | Take a camera. |
| Here are some great tips on how to help your children | | | | When unpacking, allow them to unpack their treasures, |
| through this time; | | | | and then have them play with the boxes while you |
| It's important to assure your children that you won't | | | | unpack. |
| forget their friends. If you're lucky enough to be moving | | | | Help your children invite new friends over to the house. |
| only a short distance, it's possible they may still see | | | | Sometimes kids just need a little push in the right |
| their friends. | | | | direction to get them going. |
| Make a scrapbook of the old home and neighborhood. | | | | Let them choose a new favorite restaurant. This will |
| This will help them remember where they grew up and | | | | help them feel in control of their new world. |
| give them the opportunity to reminisce. | | | | Encourage them to send letter about their new home |
| Throw a good-bye party! At the party, have their | | | | to their friends. |
| friends sign a t-shirt. This will make a great keepsake | | | | Remember, even if you only lived in a new home for a |
| when they reach their new home. | | | | few years, to a young child it's their entire lifetime! |
| When packing, give them their own box. They can | | | | |