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Moving to a new home can be extremely stressful especially if you have children. It is important to be aware of the things that may be a concern to your children when making a move. The best plan of action is to prepare them for the move is to get them involved. By staying involved in the process, they’ll feel they’re part of the transition and more in control of the situation. There are some things you can do to help your children make the move smoothly, below are some tips that can help.

• Prepare them for the move months in advance.  Be honest with your children about when, where and how you will make the move as well as how it will affect them. Changes to schools, different neighborhoods mean distance from established friendships and familiar areas.  For younger children books or movies on the subject can be very helpful.
• Scope out the neighborhood before you move. Are there other children your child can play with? If not, where can your child go to meet friends? Is there a community center or club such as 4-H, Scouts, or Campfire nearby?
• Arrange to visit the school before enrolling your child. Be sure to point out familiar places like the school cafeteria, library, and restrooms. Kids worry about being able to find their way around.
• Involve your child by taking pictures of your new home, and community and encourage your child to share them with others. Check out the new neighhborhood before you move with your child. Are there other children your child can play with? Locate local community centers or club such as 4-H, Scouts and such. If your child is going to a new school, arrange to visit the school before enrolling your child. Children feel more comfortable if they know where they are going and can have any concerns addressed first.
• Be understanding and patient. It is normal to for children to feel anxious, sad and it make take several months to adjust. Be sure to try to keep routines and other daily living habits as normal as possible. Avoid any unnecessary changes that will add to the stress. 

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