- Before the move: let the kids help you cut the clutter from the house. Walk through each space and make family decisions about what is no longer used or useful.
- Put together activity kits to keep small children occupied while a lot of stuff is being moved about, in or out.
- Kids respond well if you keep them informed of the big and small changes to routines and their environment. They want to feel involved and included in the process.
- Involve your 6+ year-olds in the unpacking process – Let them help you organize their rooms to help them learn/get used to locating and putting away toys, books, clothes, shoes, etc.
- Unpack in this order: kids’ rooms, play room, kitchen, parents’ bedroom, common areas.
