Then they do not feel so helpless in their real life. Some children like to stay in touch with old friends. Help your child send drawings, write letters, or call on the phone. Your child may want to look at photos of people, places, and things from your old neighborhood. Help your child find children to play with in the new neighborhood.
New friends can make a place feel like fun.
Everyone in the family will get used to the move in his or her own way. Some children like the adventure of a new home right from the start. For other children, it can take longer. Family Communications is the producer of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood seen daily on PBS, dealing with themes important in the lives of children and families. Production and distribution of FamilyCares is made possible through the generosity of The Grable Foundation.