At Dickerson Nieman, we love to hear new people are moving to Rockford, Illinois or its surrounding communities. However, we also know moving can be overwhelming and stressful, particularly for families with children or elderly relatives. A move can be a positive experience, but only with the right tools. Today, Dickerson Nieman wants to share a few of those tools and tips with you.
Prepare Everyone
A move is not something you want to announce a week before the big event. This often leads to shock, anger, and confusion. Instead, get all the information you can and share it as soon as possible. If you know in January that you might have to relocate in June, say a move is a possibility and promise to keep everyone informed. If by March your move is definite and you have a location, announce where your relocation is and how long you have to get ready. For young children, a calendar or chart may help this process.
Pick a Good Timeframe
If at all possible, control the time of year you’ll move. It’s easiest to move kids and teens during summer break or winter vacation so they can start a new year or semester at the beginning rather than playing catch-up all year. If anyone has health issues, it may be best to move during warmer months when general illness exposure is down.
If you can’t control when you’ll move, keep communication open. If you’re changing jobs, speak to your new supervisor about what will help you settle in. Speak with your children’s current and new teachers about any information they might need and what your kids can expect. The same is true for current and new doctors, dentists, or caregivers.
Focus on the Fun
No matter how exciting a move seems, leaving behind the familiar is often sad and scary for adults and children alike. Familiarize yourself with the attractions of your new area. Talk to your Realtor or your new home’s seller about popular activities or fun traditions your family will enjoy. When talking about the new place, keep everyone’s interests in mind. If you have a teen who likes to read, talk about nearby bookstores and libraries. If your son loved little league in his old town, sign him up in the new one.
Travel Well
One of the longest and most stressful parts of moving is the trip to the new home. For some this only means a trip across town, but packing and unpacking can still cause stress. Make a packing schedule as a family and give each member his or her own personal suitcase or bag of favorite things to keep at all times. If a long car ride or air travel is necessary, prepare accordingly, especially if you’re bringing pets or plants. If you must ship items, get an approximate date for delivery time. Once you reach your new home, unpack any necessities as well as items that will help everyone feel comfortable.
Dickerson & Nieman Realtors
6277 E. Riverside Blvd
Rockford, IL 61114
Phone: 815-227-5900
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