Moving
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Chiildren
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and correct packing, your waterbed caan be transpoorted safely.
A move to a new home can be an exciting expperience for children, if you employy
careful plaanning from start to finissh. Planningg begins with
h informing them of thee
upcomingg move and includes
i
organizing the details of relocating, as well as getting
acquainted
d with your new commu
unity.
The
e positive aapproach
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i advance for
f the movee. Tell them immediatelly about the
Preepare them in
mo
ove. Give theem time to adjust
a
to thee idea.
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An
nswer all queestions. Explain the reasoons for the m
move as expllicitly as
neccessary, depeending on th
he child's agge. An honesst question-aand-answer
session will givve you an ideea of the speecific concerrns your chilldren have
abo
out the move. This will give you thee chance to rresolve theirr fears and leet
theem know you
u are interessted in their opinions an
nd feelings.
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Perrmit children to particip
pate. This wiill give them
m a sense of rresponsibilitty
and
d self-worth..
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hoose a profeessional movving compan
ny. A compaany experien
nced in moviing
Ch
fam
milies will minimize
m
you
ur responsibiilities. Then
n, you can deevote more
tim
me to your ch
hildren.
With thesee steps, you can ease thee insecure feeelings somee children exxperience wh
hen
removed from
f
familiarr surroundin
ngs. It is diffi
ficult to breaak strong tiess to the old
home, neiighborhood, school and close friendds. But remem
mber, movin
ng can be a
great perso
onal growth opportunityy for all family members, including cchildren. Taake
advantage of the situattion and make it a truly exciting expperience for everyone.
Take-along Suggesttions
hecklist of th
hings to takee in the car w
with you:
Here's a ch
Baby
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Suitable clothiing
Diaper or utilitty bag
Blaankets
Disposable diaapers
Bottle with plaastic throwaw
way liners, n ipples and ppacifiers
mula, fruit ju
uice, water aand a cap oppener
Baby food, form
Favvorite cuddle toy
Baby toiletries such as pow
wder, lotion, oil and cottton balls
Saffety-approved infant car seat
Firrst-aid kit (D
Discuss with your
y
pediatrrician any m
medications yyou should
havve on hand. Include a th
hermometerr, baby pain reliever and
d a small hott
water bottle, which
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also caan be used ass an ice bag..)
Toddle
er
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Co
ollapsible stroller
Ch
hild's portablle car toilet
Saffety-approved car seat
Favvorite small toy
Elem
mentary to
o Preteen
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Ch
hildren in their elementaary and pretteen years arre easier to kkeep contentt
during a long trip.
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Providee them with a few travel games, colooring books aand
com
mic books. Let
L them visit the local vvariety store for ideas.
Teenag
ger
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Teenagers prob
bably will haave their ow
wn ideas of trravel entertainment, butt
might enjoy favvorite bookss or travel ga mes. Many just enjoy w
watching the
sceenery.