Moving can be a fun and new adventure but it can also be hard on some members of the family. Moving is even more of a problem for kids because they now have to get used to a whole new place that can be much different than what they are used to. The move is often necessary for many different reasons. It can be from relocation for work or to start over. The move is hard for all members of the house but for teenagers they might think that it is the end of their life as they know it. The teens can take a move quite hard and that is why it is important to help them adjust. They can take it quite hard but there are some things that you can do. Prodigy Moving & Storage offers tips on the best way to help teenagers adjust to a move.

When to Tell Kids You’re Moving

The first thing that you can do to help them adjust to the move is to make sure they know as soon as possible. It can seem like waiting to tell them so they don’t have to worry for so long is better but that is just not true. The longer they know the better chance they have to feel like they got to see and hang out with everyone before they left. The other reason that you want to give them time to process is also so that you can give them an explanation. Sometimes after you are able to talk to them about the reason for the move then give them some time to think about it they will calm down. Most teens have enough sense that they can understand the need to make some changes to better the life of the whole family.

Let Teenagers Help with the Move

You can also make sure that you take some time to find moments that the teens are able to help with the move. This might be making decisions about what to pack and what they want to get rid of. They can also be a part of the house hunting to some degree and let them see where they will live and what the area looks like. This is a great way to give them some incentive to move and to start to find positives in the new house. When they are able to visualize the space that will soon be there’s they can start to feel some excitement.

Create Memories when Moving

You also want to take some time to find moments that your teen can make memories. Although the moving is something that can be stressful using some time to give them some closure can help. They may want to visit a place or spend a day with a good friend before they leave. Make sure that they get contact information for any and all people that they want to keep in contact with. You can also make sure that they take photos and create memories with their favorite places and people.

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