The following tips often help children adjust before, during and after a family relocates.

• Include the children in making plans for the move.
• Take them house-hunting with you.
• Help your child(ren) learn about the new area.
• Let them decide how their new rooms are to be decorated.
• Ask them to exchange addresses and phone numbers with friends.
• Prepare a package with snacks, some clothing, a few toys.
• Through play-acting, children can get a feeling of "moving".
• Take a "family break" as soon as the major unpacking is done.
• Don't try to do everything when you arrive.
• Take time listening to each child about new schools and new friends.
• Follow progress in new schools.
• Ease tension by accompanying your child(ren) to school.
• Caution children about new situations in a new neighborhood.