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.

Handy tips for relocating internationally with children - Part 2

In the first part of this series, we discussed 3 tips for making an international relocation easier for your kids. In this second part, we will discuss 5 more such tips. Some of the ideas presented here may require assistance, or at least cooperation, from your overseas removal company. So make sure you hire professional international packers and movers for your move. 

Tell your kids how the new place is going to be like

If you have decided on moving to a new country, you would already have done your fair share of research about that place. Pass on all the relevant information to your kids. Tell them what the new place is like. Tell them about the climate there. Tell them about all the tourist attractions that you are going to visit there. Acquainting your kids with their new environment ensures to an extent that the change does not seem so sudden and drastic.

Pack their items last and unpack them first

Kids feel at ease when their favourite toys and their favourite belongings are around them. So ask your overseas movers and packers to pack their items after everything else is packed. Their room should be the last one to be touched. Also, make sure they have their favourite blanket and pillow with them during the flight. Instruct your international packers and movers Mumbai to not pack those items. When you reach your new apartment, unpack the kids’ boxes first and set up their room before the others.

Make plans about their room

Tell your kids that you want to plan their room at the new house. Ask them to help you plan it as you want the room to be just how your kids like. Ask them if they want their new room to be just like their current one or do they want to make some changes. If they choose the latter option, ask them about the type of changes they want to make. If they want some new furniture in their room, take them along when you go out furniture-shopping and give them the freedom to choose what they like. The excitement of a beautiful new room could very well nullify the stressful effects of an international relocation on your kids.

Enroll in a Language and Cultural Training programme with your kids

Some of the finest providers of international moving services, such as Writer Relocations, offer special language and cultural training programmes. If you have enrolled for such a programme, make sure that you also enrol your kids. After all, learning about the culture and language of the new country is as important for them as it is for you. This could also double as a unique family-bonding exercise. Goofing up on the pronunciation of certain words could well lead to peals of laughter!

Explore the new country you now call home

Once you reach your new home, and after the professional movers and packers have set up your belongings there, take some time out to visit the popular attractions of the new city. Exploring these monuments would, again, create an opportunity to enjoy some fun-filled family time. Also, the joy and positivity that such trips exude would relieve you and your kids of some of the stress of home moving.

Also, Read - Handy tips for relocating internationally with children - Part 1

This concludes the 2nd part of this mega-series. In the next part, we shall discuss some more ideas that could relieve your kids about the stress of an international relocation.