You can't just sit around and wait for the phone to ring. You have to take the initiative. Each child handles moving differently and experts say that the number of other stressors or changes in a child's life could be one indicator of how well the child will handle the move. A child that is already experiencing a number of changes, will likely have more trouble with the transition. But, even a child that handles the move well will experience the stress of such a traumatic change.
Parents can help their children adapt to the move in many ways.
Katherine helped Elena settle in by letting Elena design her own room. Together, Elena and her mom are painting the room a sky-blue with clouds, just like her favorite pajamas. I'm trying to make it a room that's her room. The family knows that transition takes time. So for now, they are all pulling together to build new memories in their new house.