Moving is not easy. Should you decide to move away when you have kids, "Danny is Moving" by Dr. Annie Thiel is a great resource.
Here are some tips from the book...
Things To Remember When You Move
- You can still write letters to your old friends, and call them when you miss them.
- It’s okay to feel scared, or nervous about moving to a new place.
- Talk to someone you trust about your feelings.
- Ask lots of questions about the place where you are moving.
- Even though you will miss your old friends, you can make lots of new friends.
- Try to talk to the new kids in your class. They are nervous about meeting you too.
- Don’t worry if you don’t make new friends right away – sometimes it takes a while to get used to new people and become friends with them.
- Ask your parents to help you make lots of playdates with your new friends.
- Tell your parents how to make your new room special, just for you.
- Moving to a new place and a new house can be very exciting!