When moving house with children, it really depends on how old the child in question is. Very young children will either see it as having to move away from their old room, their friends and their school (Or an excuse to go hiding in the many cardboard boxes you will accumulate in the coming weeks, more of that later.) Older children will also see this time as an upheaval, particularly if the move is far away, but overall moving house can be an emotionally tiring time for everyone involved. There has been an attachment made to the house, perhaps the only one they’ve ever lived in, so of course it will be difficult, but here are some tips on how to make the whole process easier. Altogether now: Bye, house!
1. Explain the whole process to them, especially if they are very young. Try to simplify things as much as possible. If you know what your child responds to best, then that will probably be the best method. If he or she likes story books, try to find a book on the topic that they will be able to relate to, or re-enact the process of moving house with a favourite teddy or doll (Who can even have his or her own special box for moving away)
2. As far as the process being an emotional one goes, it can feel sad saying goodbye to a place, particularly if you’ve been there a long time, and this feeling might be amplified, particularly when they’re very little and it’s the only house they’ve known. See this as the opportunity to introduce change to your child as something which is exciting and full of possibilities, rather than something to be feared. Try to keep your language upbeat and positive, and if you’re feeling the strain yourself, you never know –it could rub off on you.
3. Keeping the children entertained is a must, but don’t feel you have to constantly keep them out of the way. Getting older children involved will make the process a whole lot easier for everyone (It’s easier if you offer a trip to the cinema later on); particularly as you can feel like you’re working together. Hire a babysitter for the very little ones, and make sure favourite toys don’t get buried in with the rest of the packing.
4. Take play breaks from packing to give you and the kids some breathing space. Go out for a walk together or a meal.
5. Whether it’s a blanket, a toy dog, or some ratty piece of material that hasn’t been washed since the day your child was born, right now it’s more precious than any box marked “fragile” items –the comforter. Keep this and any essential toys (Try to narrow them down to at least four) in a separate backpack or bag and make sure they don’t get lost during the big move.
6. Be honest. Don’t overhype the new house, or you will probably face a lot of disappointed faces once you get there. At the same time, treat the whole process as a game, keep them involved and look at your new house as somewhere you can all make your very own.
If you need any further information on removals Edinburgh is home to Diamond Movers, specialists in removals Glasgow, removals Glasgow, and removals Dundee with regular removals all around the UK and Ireland.
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Monday, 28 March 2011
Little details before you move.
Everything is packed up and you’re ready to move –great. But have you moved with your bank or building society yet? What about your doctor? It may seem like a daunting task, but getting all those nitty-gritty details sorted out early will be well worth it.
1. Gather together all your correspondence from gas companies, your GP, your bank and so on. Try to list every one which has your old address and go through them one by one, ringing them to change details. Try to do this about two weeks in advance or sooner if you are able to conduct the move over a weekend. Here are some examples of who you’ll need to contact:
• Banking, credit, and investment companies
• Household utilities and home energy suppliers.
• Postal services
• Home insurance cover
2. Check whether your current utility provider covers your new address and costs such as water bills and gas prices.
3. Report your change of address to the relevant government services, and check local authority provision in your new place of residence.
4. Prepare early. Advice or articles on moving house place a lot of emphasis on this point, and with good reason. Don’t get stressed about your move –but don’t get complacent either. The longer you put off one of these tasks, the more you will have to deal with on the day.
5. Removal firms can take a lot of the strain out of moving, but try to contact them as early as possible, and find a trustworthy company to move with. Most firms offer the best rates for early reservations. Get in touch with your removal firm regarding any extra fees which might emerge at the last moment as some companies charge extra for some items such as packing materials, so check whether this is the case first.
6. You can see this as an opportunity to make a little extra money out of your move too –while packing take out any items you haven’t used in the past six months. Be ruthless. If you think you’re not going to use it, take it to the local car boot sale and sell it. Another way to scale down your packing is to offer items to a local charity shop, or to offer them to friends –maybe even get together and organize a swap meet.
7. Timing is everything, so check and ask when you will be allowed to take charge of your new property. If you have advance notice of the move in date, you will have the time to plan, prepare and get all those little details sorted before you move.
If you need any further information on removals Dundeeis home to Diamond Movers, specialists in removals Glasgow, removals Edinburgh, and removals Glasgow with regular removals all around the UK and Ireland.
1. Gather together all your correspondence from gas companies, your GP, your bank and so on. Try to list every one which has your old address and go through them one by one, ringing them to change details. Try to do this about two weeks in advance or sooner if you are able to conduct the move over a weekend. Here are some examples of who you’ll need to contact:
• Banking, credit, and investment companies
• Household utilities and home energy suppliers.
• Postal services
• Home insurance cover
2. Check whether your current utility provider covers your new address and costs such as water bills and gas prices.
3. Report your change of address to the relevant government services, and check local authority provision in your new place of residence.
4. Prepare early. Advice or articles on moving house place a lot of emphasis on this point, and with good reason. Don’t get stressed about your move –but don’t get complacent either. The longer you put off one of these tasks, the more you will have to deal with on the day.
5. Removal firms can take a lot of the strain out of moving, but try to contact them as early as possible, and find a trustworthy company to move with. Most firms offer the best rates for early reservations. Get in touch with your removal firm regarding any extra fees which might emerge at the last moment as some companies charge extra for some items such as packing materials, so check whether this is the case first.
6. You can see this as an opportunity to make a little extra money out of your move too –while packing take out any items you haven’t used in the past six months. Be ruthless. If you think you’re not going to use it, take it to the local car boot sale and sell it. Another way to scale down your packing is to offer items to a local charity shop, or to offer them to friends –maybe even get together and organize a swap meet.
7. Timing is everything, so check and ask when you will be allowed to take charge of your new property. If you have advance notice of the move in date, you will have the time to plan, prepare and get all those little details sorted before you move.
If you need any further information on removals Dundeeis home to Diamond Movers, specialists in removals Glasgow, removals Edinburgh, and removals Glasgow with regular removals all around the UK and Ireland.
A few tips for moving house safely.
Moving house can be a stressful experience, and choosing which company to move with isn’t always easy. It can start out with a well planned out itinerary categorizing everything by room, who it belongs to and so on, and before you know it you can’t actually leave the house you’re trying to move out of for having (Quite literally) boxed yourself in and no-one can find the cat because you’ve accidentally packed him.
To break it down for you, make the whole process easier and save you (And Whiskers) the unnecessary drama, here are a few tips and tricks to make sure you make your move a happy one.
• Start packing early –about two weeks in advance is usually best -but remember the essentials that you won’t want to go rooting around for should you need them. A good way to do this is to look at something, and if you’re not going to use it for the next couple of weeks or so, in it goes.
• No-one wants their best crockery to arrive in bits, so consider your packing strategy carefully. If you feel more confident when the packing is being taken care of by a removal company, make sure they are reliable and have a good record –check reviews on websites, do some research and ask around. If however you’d feel more comfortable taking care of your own packing, then stock up on the necessary materials a couple of weeks in advance. An upside to this, if done properly, is that it will save you money, but you do need to make sure it’s done correctly.
• Proper packing materials can be hard to find, so try to get hold of them wholesale as it’ll be cheaper that way. Wrapping sheets, bubble wrap, old newspaper, heavy duty tape, and stickers are useful, as well as marking papers and scissors.
• Make sure the boxes are secure. This may seem obvious, but the last thing you want is for your prized possessions to fall out of the bottom of the box you just neatly packed them in. Check and if in doubt, double check.
• Label everything! Label it clearly, and for each item on the list, categorize it by room so you won’t get confused as to what belongs where when you arrive. That way, a box of stuff for the kitchen stays exactly where it’s supposed to be.
• Finally, relax –and think of how great it’s going to be moving into your new house –best of luck and happy moving!
If you need any further information on removals Glasgow is home to Diamond Movers, specialists in removals Glasgow, removals Edinburgh, and removals Dundee with regular removals all around the UK and Ireland.
To break it down for you, make the whole process easier and save you (And Whiskers) the unnecessary drama, here are a few tips and tricks to make sure you make your move a happy one.
• Start packing early –about two weeks in advance is usually best -but remember the essentials that you won’t want to go rooting around for should you need them. A good way to do this is to look at something, and if you’re not going to use it for the next couple of weeks or so, in it goes.
• No-one wants their best crockery to arrive in bits, so consider your packing strategy carefully. If you feel more confident when the packing is being taken care of by a removal company, make sure they are reliable and have a good record –check reviews on websites, do some research and ask around. If however you’d feel more comfortable taking care of your own packing, then stock up on the necessary materials a couple of weeks in advance. An upside to this, if done properly, is that it will save you money, but you do need to make sure it’s done correctly.
• Proper packing materials can be hard to find, so try to get hold of them wholesale as it’ll be cheaper that way. Wrapping sheets, bubble wrap, old newspaper, heavy duty tape, and stickers are useful, as well as marking papers and scissors.
• Make sure the boxes are secure. This may seem obvious, but the last thing you want is for your prized possessions to fall out of the bottom of the box you just neatly packed them in. Check and if in doubt, double check.
• Label everything! Label it clearly, and for each item on the list, categorize it by room so you won’t get confused as to what belongs where when you arrive. That way, a box of stuff for the kitchen stays exactly where it’s supposed to be.
• Finally, relax –and think of how great it’s going to be moving into your new house –best of luck and happy moving!
If you need any further information on removals Glasgow is home to Diamond Movers, specialists in removals Glasgow, removals Edinburgh, and removals Dundee with regular removals all around the UK and Ireland.
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