About 19 percent of the U.S. population moves every year. That's about 41.5 million Americans. Seven million moves take families from one state to another. Whether the reason for moving is happy or traumatic, it is always stressful. Any sort of change causes stress and moving usually involves lots of different changes which can lead to high stress levels for both adults and children.
Some children adjust to change more easily than others.
Adequate preparation makes transitions for most children easier. Many adults do not realize the importance of including children as they plan change. Parents, out of love, want to protect their children and create a carefree and stress-free environment for them to live in. One important step towards adjustment is to include children in discussions concerning the move. Talk about the upcoming changes.