Moving can be a new and exciting experience for children if you prepare them properly!

With these steps, you can ease the insecure feelings some children experience when removed from familiar surroundings.

• Talk to them about the plan well in advance.
• Explain reasons for moving with a positive approach.
• Set up a Question & Answer session, depending on age.
• Let children participate – creates responsibility and eliminates fears.
• Have fun stickers, markers and cool tape on hand to let your kids decorate their moving boxes.
• Make the moving trip fun. Plan small adventures like stopping at an attraction along the way.
• Describe new community in a positive manner; highlight exciting opportunities.
• Ease your stress and make it easy by hiring Movers N’ Shakers Worldwide, Inc.
• Plan a fun activity for the arrival.

Suggested items to bring along with you:

Children:

• Favorite toys/games
• Learning material
• Computer
• Comfortable clothing and bedding
• Favorite snacks

Baby:

• Suitable clothing,
• Bedding
• Favorite cuddle toy
• Diaper or utility bag
• Baby food, formula, fruit juice, water and a cap opener
• Baby Toiletries, lotion
• First-Aid kit
• Safety-approved infant car seat

Pets:

• Dog/cat carrier/cage
• Leash, blanket/bed
• Favorite toys
• Pet medications
• Food/water
• Phone Number for Vets…(Search vets along your route of travel