Moving house with children

Moving is an exciting event that can also cause a lot of stress. It often happens that you can't keep track of things. Especially when you have children who need the necessary care and attention. You have to take the children to school, the household has to keep running and at the same time the boxes have to be packed. How can you best approach a move with children? You can read it in this blog by Moving company Directly.

Prepare your children

Informing your children of the upcoming move is very important. Children generally have little sense of time. Therefore, inform your child(ren) of the move at least a month in advance. If your child(ren) are a bit older, it is a good idea to inform them of the plans to move. This way, they can get used to the idea of moving.

Choose another school in time

Are you moving to another location? There is a good chance that your children will also have to go to another school. Make sure that you arrange this in time. Take your children's opinion into account when choosing a new school. You can also let your children try out a school of their choice for a day, so that they can get used to the new learning environment.

Involve your children in the move

Children love to help and are very helpful. Therefore, involve your children in the move. Let them help with packing the belongings and let them carry small boxes.

Approach the move positively

It is important to be positive about the upcoming move and to radiate this to your children. This way your children will see a move as something positive. Arguments are out of the question. Emphasize the fun aspects of moving.

Prepare your entire move well

Good preparation for your move will reduce stress. Therefore, make sure to make an appointment with a moving company in good time. At Verhuisbedrijf Direct we can tell you what work we can do, so that you are relieved of as much worry as possible. This could include helping you pack your belongings, lifting moving boxes and furniture, as well as dismantling furniture. If you have space available, you can carry out a few steps yourself in advance. Make sure that you have a clear picture of the costs. With us you can have a free, customized quote made, which will immediately provide insight into the costs of your move. This way you will no longer have to worry about the costs. In short, good preparation ensures that your move with your children goes smoothly. Would you like to make an appointment with our movers right away? Then contact us!