Many parents of elementary school-age children will be packing their belongings and preparing to move when a school year begins. This is a stressful time, but if you are able to remain calm during this time, you will be able to make the move more comfortable and enjoyable.
Stay Organized
One way that you can handle the transition into your new school year is to stay organized and make a plan of where everything will go. Most school systems have specific rules about how students are supposed to pack and how they should go about transferring their things, so this part of the process will be easier if you are familiar with the school policies. You may be surprised at how much packing can be done by yourself.
If you are moving a far distance then you will want to consider getting help from professionals to move all of your belongings. For instance, you might look into car shipping and professional moving companies in your area to make it smoother for your children.
Scout Out Schools
Take your child with you to look at schools, prospective homes, or apartments. When you visit a new area, take along a video or camera, and take pictures of all the places you want to live.
You can also take your children to the library or a school when they’re in school. You should also take a child to the doctor’s office or the dentist. Taking your children along to a new neighborhood or city can be a great way to bring up children and to get the best possible education for them.
You should also know the bus routes that are available in the new area. Most kids have to walk several blocks to get to the nearest bus stop, so it is wise to know the bus route and how far you need to walk to get there. You may also want to consider getting a stroller or wagon to help your children get to school easily. Some buses are equipped with restrooms and lockers for students who have trouble getting on and off the bus.
Day Care
Try to find day-care providers in the area. Check with the school you attended to see what the day-care options are, and get in touch with other day-care providers in the area. You can also call the Department of Social Services in your area to see if there are any day-care programs. It’s a good idea to know which schools have the most students because that you will likely be taking your children to school with them.
Make sure you tell any of the day-care providers you may be using about the moving date. in advance, so they know what to prepare for. and which staff members to contact.
Make sure that you have a babysitter or sitter with your kids during the move. This will allow them to be able to go to school without worrying about being left at home. Your children need some kind of care during this period in their life so that they can learn new skills.
Hire Professionals
Another great idea for people who can’t handle the stress of packing for school is to find a local moving company. While most people will have some experience with moving, this will be especially helpful for people who aren’t used to doing it themselves.
If you want to make this transition easier on yourself, make sure you make sure that you have all of the necessary equipment and supplies on hand. Make sure that you have plenty of packing tape, a large trash bag, cardboard boxes, and a place to put things that will be damaged during transportation. It is a good idea to purchase some plastic liners in case the floor gets splashed with water or other liquids.
Making sure that you prepare ahead of time will mean that you won’t have to worry about anything after you have packed up. When you’ve arrived, just set everything up and enjoy a few days of a peaceful and happy life. If you do run into any problems, be sure to let someone know so that they can be dealt with before the situation gets out of hand.
Author: Mandy Kloppers
Mandy is a qualified therapist who treats depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, trauma, and many other types of mental health issues. She provides online therapy around the world for those needing support and also provides relationship counselling.
