Handy tips for relocating internationally with children - Part 3

In the previous part of this 4-part series, we discussed ideas that you could implement, some with the assistance and cooperation of the best international movers like Writer Relocations, to make your international relocation easier for your children. In this 3rd part, we will touch upon a few more of such ideas, albeit, you won’t require any external assistance for these ones. So without further ado, let’s get down to business.

Get them involved in some moving tasks

Most families tend to leave the kids out of all activities pertaining to the relocation. But getting them involved in the process would actually do more good than the former. Ask them to help you out with certain tasks. For instance, ask them to browse the internet to find out who the best providers of international moving services are. Ask them to help you declutter the house and get rid of the unwanted stuff so that you can submit an accurate estimate of the items that need to be carried to the international relocation companies in Mumbai or wherever you are currently based out of. This will not just keep them occupied but will also give them the gratification of doing something important.

Put them in charge of the moving sale

After you have identified the unwanted items that you are still holding, organise a moving sale so that you can get rid of them and leave as little as possible for the best international moving companies to carry and transport. But instead of planning and executing this sale, put your kids in charge of the task. You would, of course, need to provide them with assistance and guidance as they may require your help at certain tasks. Again, this would keep them occupied and take their mind off stressful thoughts. What would be even better is for you to have them decide where and how to use the sales proceeds. If they want a new fancy toy or a TV in their room, so be it! The objective of this activity is to get them invested in the ultimate goal of relocating to a different country.

Help them say goodbye

When we talk of a home relocation, unarguably the toughest thing for a child to do is bidding adieu to his or her friends. This can cause a lot of stress and anxiety to them. However, you can make bidding farewell a little bit easier for them by organising a ‘see you soon’ party. Host a get together with all your family, friends, your kids’ friends, neighbours, etc. Ensure that your child has a chance to say goodbye properly to everyone he or she is close to. Also ensure that you give all your kids’ friends your new contact details. Keeping in touch with old friends and maintaining these friendships is one of the biggest stress busters for kids. 

Also, read our previous blogs - Handy tips for relocating internationally with children - Part 1

Get them acquainted with your new neighbours

We often assume that kids make friends on their own but this might be difficult for them when they find themselves in an alien environment. So make sure you help them take that first step towards forging new friendships. Get acquainted with your new neighbours and introduce your kids with them. Some of your neighbours would most likely have kids your child’s age. And these kids would most likely become your child’s new friends. Fostering new friends goes a long way in dealing with the pain of leaving behind old ones.

Also, read our previous blogs - Handy tips for relocating internationally with children - Part 2

In the final part of this series, we shall discuss ideas that would help your children deal with the relocation from a psychological standpoint. And if you too want to deal with the situation better, hire companies such as Writer Relocations, who provide a host of international relocation services for home and office relocations; because if your move is executed properly, half your stress would be dealt with then and there! Stay tuned for the last part.