Let children know that it's OK and normal to feel anxiety. Watch out for verbal and nonverbal communication. Try to keep routines and other daily living habits as normal as possible. This is not the time to make a lot of major changes in your family life. New adjustments take time.
Individuals handle things differently.
Some children will ease slowly into a new situation, some will leap in head first. Allow for differences in personalities. Be a good model. Children need to see and hear adults express their feelings and work through problems. Promote peer interaction.