Moving with Children

Trying to break the news to your children about moving the family? Let BHHS help you consider the feelings of those in your family that make a HUGE impact.

There is a lot to do when planning a move, but keeping your children involved is key. Here is checklist for parents to follow, so that the children don't get lost in the shuffle.

Telling The Children

• Generate some conversation about your new home and area by asking your children what they already know. Parents can provide maps, books, information from the Internet, etc. This is a fun way to get everyone excited about the change.
• Provide your children with an address book so that they can keep track of family members and friends that they may want to keep in contact with.
• Throw a "Going Away" party and invite all of your children's friends and classmates.
• Spend time visiting some of your children's favorite places to go such as the library, park, swimming pool, etc.
• Create a blueprint of each child's new room and allow them to design the layout of their furniture and personal belongings.