Four and a half years ago, we moved our little family across our state. It was a good move for us - good job, great place to live, close to our siblings - but it still took a toll on our little guy who had just turned 4. After several months of adjustment, we finally clicked into a routine, but the first weeks in our new place were an upheaval for us. Here are some tips to keep in mind when moving with little ones:
In our transitional society, children tend to slip in and out of friendships quite easily. With relocating being the “norm”, children are constantly falling in and out of social situations, such as school, clubs, church and other organizations.
Every once in a while, though, children will make a connection with a peer that seems to be something deeper than just your classmate-friendship. These close relationships are ones that tend to stand the test of distance and time and are most notable from about fifth grade and up. Long distance friendships require work, though, to keep them up. Here are some pointers to helping your older child keep those friendships that mean so much to him or her: Read more…
Our next door neighbors are preparing to move in a couple of months. It is a fabulous opportunity for them, but it is a very sad prospect for us. We couldn’t have chosen better neighbors. Their children are right around the same age as ours, and we spend the majority of our afternoons in our front yards, watching the kids ride bikes or scooters back and forth, playing make believe games and trading off houses fo sleepovers with the older ones. When they leave, it will be a huge adjustment.
