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Free Moving Quotes: Get Perfect Deals on Moving when you have Kids

March 1, 2009

Relocation day can be exciting for small children. It can be really scary, as well. Most families will relocate at least once, but sometimes several times while their children are young. Both the age and personality of the kid will determine how the kid reacts. How the parents handle the move will also have a lot to do with how the kid feels about this big adjustment.

A well planned relocation will keep the stress level down for everyone. If you are using a professional relocation service, do your homework. Get moving quotes from several different services. Most services offer free moving quotes over the phone so that you can compare rates and get the best deal. If you are relocating across several states be aware that some local companies might not travel as far as you need to go. Cross country relocation services can give you a long distance moving quotes. Cross country movers may be more expensive, but may be your only option.

If you are not well prepared, relocation day can become overwhelming and frantic. Parents who have not put a lot of thought into the relocation often don’t have the time or energy to devote to their kids on this day. This can put the kids in a state of unease. A crying child who is scared and unsure can add stress to the parents. Talking with your kids about the relocation several days or even weeks before is a great way to prepare the kids for this event. Explain to them that mommy and daddy will be very busy, but that everything will be fine.

When talking to your kids, try to explain why you are relocating (new job, to be closer to grandma, etc..) Assure them that all their furniture and toys will be coming with them. If they have friends they are leaving behind, get addresses and phone numbers so that your kids can keep in touch. This will make the kids feel more secure that they can still have a relationship with their friends, even though they are relocating.

As a parent, be aware that your kids may not be happy about the move initially. The first few weeks can be exceptionally hard for a young kid. They may wish they were still in their old home and neighborhood. They may be easily angered or seem sad and down. Remember that these are normal feelings and are to be expected. Reassure yourself and your kids that soon the unfamiliar will become routine and everyone will settle on their own time.

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