At Brothers Moving Company, we understand that every move is unique and that transitioning a family requires special care. Preparing your kids—and yourself—in advance is the key to ensuring a smooth transition that minimizes stress and helps everyone settle into your new home faster.
How to Plan a Smooth Move with Kids (and Keep Your Sanity)
Involve Them in the Process Early
Start discussing the move as soon as the decision is final. Frame it as a grand adventure, focusing on the positive aspects of the new community and home. Give them age-appropriate tasks to build excitement and a sense of control. For younger children, let them decorate their moving boxes or choose where certain items will go in the new house. For older kids, let them research their new neighborhood, schools, or local attractions. This level of involvement reduces the fear of the unknown and makes them feel like a vital part of the team, fostering crucial cooperation on moving day.
Pack a Special "First Night" Essentials Kit
The first 24 hours in a new house are often chaotic, with boxes everywhere. To maintain some normalcy and quickly address comfort needs, prepare a clearly labeled "First Night" box for each child. This box should be packed with necessities and comfort items that they can access immediately upon arrival. Include favorite toys, bedtime routines (books, stuffed animals), pajamas, essential toiletries, a few snacks, and electronics with chargers. Knowing their special things are safe and immediately available prevents meltdowns and ensures a calmer, more welcoming first evening.
Maintain Routine and Predictability
Moving inherently disrupts routine, but the more you can stick to core schedules, the better. Try to keep meal times, naps, and bedtimes consistent during the packing, moving, and unpacking phases. On moving day itself, consider arranging reliable childcare with a trusted relative or friend, especially if you have very young children. Our professional team handles the heavy lifting, allowing you to focus on managing your children and keeping their day as predictable and safe as possible while we work efficiently to complete your move on schedule.
Prioritize Setting Up Their Room First
Once you arrive at your new Northwest Indiana or Chicagoland home, make setting up the children's bedrooms your primary focus. Seeing their familiar beds, toys, and decorations immediately re-established in the new space provides an instant sense of security and ownership over their new environment. Our specialized unpacking and rearrangement services can help expedite this process significantly. By having a familiar sanctuary ready, children have a safe, welcoming base to retreat to while the rest of the home is being organized.
At Brothers Moving Company, we treat every move like family, providing the professional expertise and comprehensive services you need, from detailed packing and assisted living moving support to efficient loading and unloading. Whether you’re moving locally within Northwest Indiana or handling a larger residential relocation in Chicago, trust our dedicated, punctual team to provide transparent pricing and service, ensuring your family's move is a stress-free success.