Find out if the school has programs for new students. Allow your child to have a voice in the decision to participate in these programs. Schedule time for family fun and exploration of the new community during your visit or soom after you move. When arranging your new home, organize the children's room first . Place household items in familiar places as much as possible.
Children benefit from a sense of security, structure, and predictability.
Encourage opportunities for making new friends through neighborhood, school, church, and familiar extracurricular activities. Children need time to adjust. Do not become overconcerned about signs of regression to earlier developmental stages or to early reactions to moving. In general, it takes children at least six months to adjust to a move. Contact your school counselor and other mental health professionals for assistance.