Relocating into or from Miami with your family, you need to have a certain structure to reduce stress. It’s easier when you move without a family as it’s only you to think about. When moving with children there are a few things causing difficulties. Finding a Miami moving company is not the only thing to be done.
Simply Start
Starting sooner than later provides more time for adjustment. With any change in environment or habit, people tend to draw nervous tension. Your wife and kids also have worries, the kids’ worries might be thought of as less important, but with them comfortable and at ease, your life during this move will improve. Kids have to worry about the new school and leaving the old friends behind or where to start packing. The sooner you start with the process of packing up, the more time your family will have together to work through questions and you will be able to comfort them with calmness.
Make a list
Below is some advice on where to start:
- the lonely room;
- involve your kids;
- stick to routines;
- pack overnight bags.
Knowing what to do helps you push through the change. First just write a list of things that need to get done. Later the list can be adjusted with times and names as to who needs to do what. Involve your kids on tasks.
The lonely room
It’s not always easy to get started, so start with a list of things to pack from the room in the house that is less used. Starting here could leave space for movement and easy sorting. Also it’s much easier to pack things that might not be used during the packing period.
Involve your kids
Involving your kids makes them understand better as to what needs to be done. Having them tasked and involved provides them with structure and focus. Your kids will also feel more willing to help if they see what all there is for you to be busy with. Give your kids a say by involving them.
Stick to routines
Routines are just a structure. Stick to routines. Structure has been proven to give kids a sense of security and control, there is so much uncertainty when relocating. Don’t alter basic routines. It will just bring more confusion to an already high stress situation.
Pack overnight bags
An overnight bag can be useful. Not necessarily a one night bag for your kids, but it should be like an overnight bag. Have them put important things in a specific bag or box. This could be specific toys, basic clothes to keep aside, a toothbrush, something’s selected by your kids. This bag or box should have everything in they might need to “survive” with during the move period.
Start with listing as soon as possible. Do not leave everything until you understand the change fully. Get started! Change may not happen with ease and having your family involved simplifies the tasks at hand. Taking a step forward builds confidence and understanding, even if it’s a small step.
