Children of
different ages will react to the move differently. It is important that
you are attentive to their needs and feelings. More so than with teens,
you'll need to sit down and discuss the events of your move with younger
children.
Toddlers will be old enough to
sense changes in their environments. Since they spend most of their days
with at least one parent, it's important not to neglect them. Otherwise,
when they see the house in disarray and gradually getting emptier, they
may worry about being left behind. Quickly allay their fears by keeping
their favorite toys around and trying to keep as stable a household as you
can during the planning and packing. As long as toddlers are comfortable
and are close to their parents, they will not be affected by the move.
Let him pack and tote along some
of his special possessions (do not discard any of them before the move, no
matter how old and tattered they are).
