Children often don't understand the concept of moving from one household to another. They may believe their belongings are gone forever. You may need to explain repeatedly that the truck will bring everything to your new home and all of you will live there together. Older children experience even greater changes for they have developed relationships outside the home. They realize that not only will they be leaving the security of the place they've called home, but leaving friends, school, and other activities behind.
Communication Is Essential Good communication is essential to help calm fears and deal with stress.
Be available to listen to your children's feelings and apprehensions, and provide opportunities for these discussions to take place. Allow your children to express their worries and concerns and even their anger about the move. Let them know these feelings are normal. An effective way to accomplish this is to share some of your own feelings about the move. It's okay to say that you wish you didn't have to move either.