Prepare Your Kids for a Long Distance Move

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Prepare Your Kids for a Long Distance Move

Moving long distance can be very stressful on a family, especially the kids. Going through all the tasks of a move, such as decluttering, finding a moving company, packing and adjusting to a new community can put stress on the most serene person. When you’re an adult this can all seem overwhelming, and even more so for your children. Normally kids don’t really understand what’s going on, and managing their behavior during a move can add to your stress. Below are some helpful tips that you can use to prepare your kids for a long distance move.

Learn about your new community

Once you’ve narrowed down your new destination, take time to learn about the area. Do some research on the neighborhood and some of the local businesses. Also look into the lifestyle of the locals that live there, especially among the kids. The more knowledge you have about your new community the better you can relay this information to your kids. Your kids will feel less scared if you convey this information properly.

Check out their new school

Before you make the move go visit your child’s new school, and bring them with you. It will help them feel more comfortable and get adjusted easier if they can get a good sense of what to expect vs. them just showing up for the first day of school. It can also possibly help your kids make new friends which is also very comforting. You should also scout for childcare or preschools in the area.

Bring your kids to the new home

One major reason why a child may look at a move negatively is because they think they may lose some of their possessions. Make your kids feel at ease by letting them know that you will be bringing all of their toys and clothes to the new home. Aside from the new home you can take them to nearby establishments in the area. If they see some recognizable stores or establishments this may get them excited. Just like adult, kids want familiarity.

Get your kids involved in the process

You don’t want to have your kids feel left out when making a move. Although you plan on hiring a moving company it’s still good to get your kids involved and have them help, even if that means packing up some of their own toys. The idea is to make the moving process as fun as possible for your kids. You can have them clean their rooms and pack some of their items. This will help the kids prepare for what’s about to happen.

Their Feelings

Regardless of how short or long you’ve been staying in your current house, your kids probably have fond memories. This neighborhood might be where they first learned how to ride a bike or meet their best friends. If your kids are sad because of the move, let them. Validate their feelings and always be there for them when they need a friend. As a parent or guardian, reassure them that they can still make a lot of new friends from the new area and they can continually communicate with the old ones. Let them feel that none of their friends will be left behind

These are just some tips on how to prepare your kids for a long distance move. If you need any assistance please feel free to contact us at anytime.

General Information about International Van Lines

Thank you for visiting International Van Lines moving review page. IVL was established in the year 2000, primarily as an international moving & logistics company. In 2004 IVL purchased its first truck to focus on local moving. After rapidly growing IVL tried its hand at long-distance moving, and today they’re one of the largest private companies in the moving industry. They maintain one of the best reputations in moving and are quickly becoming a household name. Below you will find more information about International Van Lines moving reviews.

Rating & Reviews/Complaints

It’s easy for anyone to claim that they’re one of the best, but here at IVL, we can prove it. We’ve been featured in the INC500 as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation. IVL has also been mentioned in the Sun-Sentinel, USA Today and has been ranked number one by moving.co, Consumer Advocate and Consumer Affairs. Their review is based on customer feedback, online surveys, years in business and fleet size.

Complaints:

International Van Lines moving reviews are excellent; however, we still get complaints from time to time. Our complaints are less than a fraction of one percent of the moves we transport. The main complaints we deal with are delays and damages which are realistic possibilities when moving. Although they’re not a common occurrence it can happen. IVL will do everything in its power to find a solution to any problem which is why International Van Lines moving reviews are stellar.

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Nicole – October 29, 2024

I would definitely recommend IVL to anyone moving in the country or out of the country because they are reliable, courteous and very professional!! They arrived at my home 20 mins. early and helped me get my belongings packed and ready to move. They also helped move my vehicles with no hesitation!! At first I was a little nervous being I had such a horrible experience with a different moving company!! IVL employees are amazing and I will definitely recommend them to any friends or family members who are relocating in the future!! THANKS GUYS FOR Everything!!

Ben Meredith – October 23, 2024

International Van Lines was very accommodating for my recent move. After googling Moving companies, International Van Lines came up in the search, and I thought I would give them a try.

I had a 3 bedroom home to move from Staten Island, New York to Marietta, Georgia, including Living Room set, Refrigerator and stove. The guys were very professional in their move of the 3 Bedroom, Living Room, and Kitchen sets! They had all of the moving equipment, Dollies, hand trucks, boxes, tape, etc.

My items arrived in Marietta, Georgia without any damage!

Thanks for the Very Successful Move International Van Lines! Five Stars! God Bless!

Ben Meredith, Jr – October 23, 2024

International Van Lines was very accommodating for my recent move. After googling Moving companies, International Van Lines came up in the search, and I thought I would give them a try.

I had a 3 bedroom home to move from Staten Island, New York to Marrieta, Georgia, including living room, Refrigerator, and stove. The guys were very Professional in their Total Move with the 3 Bedroom sets, Living room set, and Kitchen items. They definitely had all the equipment, shrink wrap, dollies, hand trucks, and boxes for the move.

My items arrived in Marietta, Georgia, without any damage.

Thanks International Van Lines for the Very Successful Move! Five Stars! God Bless!

Diana T – July 15, 2024

I used International Van Line to move from Brooklyn to Staten Island and had the best experience from start to finish. The day of the move the movers were efficient, kind and very responsible. I’m very happy with my move nothing got damaged. Thank you!

Rebecca Riederer – July 15, 2024

What a surprisingly great experience, I recently used International Van Lines for my move and I cant say enough about how happy we are with the whole thing.

Everyone, all the staff were incredibly courteous and kind. They gave some of the best customer service I have ever had, they went above and beyond.

Not only were they professional and friendly, but when the movers got to my place they worked tirelessly and maintained a positive attitude throughout the entire process.
It meant so much to me because just the process of Moving is always stressful and difficult, but they made everything so easy and hassle-free for us.

Such a pleasant surprise to find a moving company that genuinely cares about its customers.
They are the real deal.
They made us feel relaxed and reassured, letting us know that we were in great hands. I highly recommend International Van Lines for anyone looking for an stress-free move.
I for one will definitely be using them in the future, telling all my friends about them, and recommend you give them a try as well.

Prepare Your Kids for a Long Distance Move

Prepare Your Kids for a Long Distance Move