If you plan to move this year, there’s a lot to know before you go, especially if you have children.
As difficult as the move is for adults, it has a far greater impact on children. Psychologists tell us that moving is the third most traumatic event in a child’s life, just after death and divorce. Not only do they have to adjust to a new home and school, but all their best friends will be gone.
With today’s highly mobile society, relocation is a fact of life. But just because it’s a necessity doesn’t mean it has to be traumatic. There are many things that parents can do to make a move easier for their children.
When you first break the news, don’t think you have to provide all the details right away. Family Psychologist Thomas T. Olkowski, Ph.D., says, “The best way to deal with the initial news is to give it some thought. I suggest giving it some time to sink in.” A child will talk when it feels right. Then, children will have lots of questions. So parents need to be ready with appropriate answers.
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