Moving home is supposedly one of the most stressful things in life – with or without children.
But throw in some curious and energetic children and stress levels can go through the roof.
However, there are plenty of ways to make moving home more manageable – and possibly even fun.
The team at onlinemortgageadvisor.co.uk have compiled their top tips to help get you and your children survice the big move.
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The team at onlinemortgageadvisor.co.uk have compiled their top tips to help get you and your children survice the big move.
5. Unpack toys and their favourite belongings first
It might be a challenge when you first step through the door of your new home to not crack right on with unpacking boxes and getting settled in, but the kids will want to be entertained from the get-go. Unpack their boxes first and make sure they’re entertained with something, that way you can get on with unpacking the rest of the house. Photo: Shutterstock
Assigning them tasks will make them feel much more involved in the move as well as making them feel just as important as the grown-ups. Whether it’s creating a playlist and being DJ for the moving day, making sure all their toys are in boxes, or entertaining the family pet for the day, it will keep them occupied and even help you out in the process. Photo: Shutterstock
Allowing them to set up a fort and camp out in their new bedroom will be a great novelty for them. Every kid loves a blanket fort, so crack out the duvets and cushions and give them free reign of their room for the night. Photo: Shutterstock
If sitting down for a meal together is a daily routine, don’t let it slip just because you’re busy unpacking. Kids not only need the consistency, but they will also appreciate it and feel much more at home seeing that things are still the same within the family. Even if you’re having to use moving boxes as a table, it will be an exciting dinner time for them to say the least. Photo: Shutterstock