Moving to a New Town With Children
On July 20, 2021 by Walter PowellPicking up your house and moving to a new area can be overwhelming for you. However, when you have children, and they must transition into a scary new life without the comfort of friends, it can be devastating. There are some ways you can ease that discomfort your child may face and help them transition smoothly into their new community.
1. Schools
Find out which school your children will be attending and take them on a tour if possible. Becoming familiar with the building, teachers, and schedule can ease the ‘new kid’ shock they may feel. You can also ask if the school has a shadow program that allows your child to get to know one person really well on the first day.
2. Doctors
One of the best ways to ease your own stress over the new move is by locating doctors for yourself and your family members. Whether it is a pediatrician, an orthodontist, or a dermatologist Memphis, you can be secure in knowing if an emergency occurs, you have a doctor close by.
3. Groceries
When moving to a new community, finding a convenient grocery store you enjoy shopping at is critical. As parents know, food simply disappears – quickly. Thankfully there is a simple solution to the problem. Rather than shopping every other day, with the advent of delivery services in most areas, you can join a local grocery chain, and with the click of an app, your groceries can be delivered.
4. Transportation
Whether you drive yourself or take mass transit, finding the quickest route to work from your home is essential. If you have the time, take your children on a site-seeing expedition by train, bus, or car and locate the fastest route before you actually need to use it.
Moving can be an emotional roller-coaster for both you and your children. Alleviate some of the stress by using the four simple steps above.
Archives
- March 2024
- February 2024
- January 2024
- December 2023
- November 2023
- October 2023
- September 2023
- August 2023
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- November 2020
- October 2020
- September 2020
- July 2020