It may be a nice change of scenery for you but moving is stressful for your kids. They’re being uprooted from their safe space, shifting schools, and losing their friends. If your kids are over 5, they’re more likely to feel the impact of the move.

At Rent-a-Son, our movers in Toronto have seen plenty of panic-stricken parents and have three handy tips to ease the move (let’s be honest, nothing is going to make it completely painless).

3 Tips for Moving with Kids (From Movers in Toronto Who’ve Seen it All)

1. Explain Why You’re Moving

“We’re going to a bigger house” or “Mom’s job is in a new city” may sound like perfectly logical reasons for you to move, but they’re unlikely to mean much to your kids, especially if they’re very young.

Keep reminding your kids simply why the move is for a good reason and what they can look forward to. Employ that stuffed bear in your efforts to ease your child’s worries.

Snuggles and quality time with the kids can be hard to come by during the move, but consider getting a moving company in Toronto. It can save hours of sweat and tears, letting you spend that time with your children.

2. Pack Your Kids’ Room Last; Unpack it First

Packing up the kids’ rooms to clear up clutter is tempting—don’t do it! Leave it for last, so your children have access to their safe space and toys; that will help reduce stress and keep them entertained as you pack.

Prepare for moving day by packing a special moving bag. That means Ella the elephant and the beloved blankie will be readily available during the move.

Make sure to tell your movers near you to keep the essentials bag separate, so it doesn’t get loaded on the moving truck.

3. Try and Maintain Routines

Routines are essential for keeping a sense of normalcy for your children. Try and maintain essential routines such as reading bedtime stories and laying out clothes before school.

There are a couple of ways you can do this:

  • Pack and load your children’s things last so they’ll be unloaded first. Colour-coding boxes will make them easier to find, too.
  • Get your moving company in Toronto to unpack and disassemble furniture, which will save effort and leave you with enough energy to spend with your children.

You Can Make Moves Easier with Rent-a-Son

Moving with the kids doesn’t have to be a tantrum-filled affair. Plan well and get the help you need from a professional mover near you to make the change the exciting thing that it is!

With thousands of moves completed and a 4.8 rating on HomeStars, our movers in Toronto are just the thing you’ll need. You will work with an experienced, accommodating team committed to minimizing headaches and hassle (and we know some magic tricks to keep your children entertained too!).

So, tell us about your needs, get a seriously accurate estimate, and get started with your move.