Hello World! Welcome Friends! If you need advice for moving to a major city, you should always look for solid advice from industry professionals. Nancy Zafrani, the general manager of a NYC moving company called Oz Moving, was one of many to provide sane and useful advice during the surge in moves after the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic subsided. According to her, you will need to think about some of the finer details of moving, like booking elevators in advance and planning for any traffic along the way.
That’s all fine and good if you are moving on your own, but what about your family? What advice can movers give to people with at least one child or one elder who ought to move with them? Well, in this article, we go over the different points you need to pay attention to when moving with your family. Most of the topics below concern children, but you can apply them to any family member who is going to share your new home with you.
Tips on Getting the Family Ready for the Move
Talk Everything Over
Moving is time-consuming, stressful, and incredibly difficult, even for the most organized person. That can feel ten times worse if you argue with your family throughout the process. The key to things going smoothly is to simply talk everything over with everyone. Furthermore, all of your family members ought to be involved. So, let’s go over every single possibility.
First and foremost, you need to talk the move over with your significant other. Sometimes, a partner or a spouse might not want to move, which can lead to misunderstandings and fights. As such, you two need to sit down and go over every option, discuss why the move might be a good (or a bad) idea, and come to a compromise.
Children are a bit trickier, especially if you consider their age. Teenagers, for example, can be extremely emotional at this time, so it’s important to approach the conversation carefully. Talking things over might seem easier with young kids and toddlers, but you might want to use a different approach. For instance, reading to them about moving can greatly help them visualize the experience and get them involved.
Moving an elderly family member is an entirely different endeavor. You will need to consider a lot of things before reaching the final decision. Naturally, if your elder is in good health and of sound mind, talk the move over with them openly.
Checklists and Inventories
Once you have everything settled, it’s time to do some planning. Involve your entire family and start making different checklists. These lists will include making schedules, taking inventory, listing off phone numbers and addresses, and other miscellanea. Each family member, from the youngest to the oldest, should have input here.
Once the checklists are done, you will need to take inventory. List off everything you own, and then decide what you want to take with you and what you aim to leave behind (and what you aim to do with the items you don’t want to take with you).
This phase is when you will want your family involved the most. Your partner and your elders can decide what they plan to donate or sell from their wardrobe or pieces of furniture. In addition, your kids can make a list of everything they want and need, and you can donate their old toys and gadgets to a local Goodwill or a similar organization.
Finding the Right Mover
Yes, DIY moving is a thing, and plenty of people do it. However, if you want to be safe and secure, make sure to find the appropriate mover to do the job for you. The fellow adult members of your family can discuss the matter with you. Consider everything, from user reviews and feedback to pricing and amenities. After all, you will want the best mover possible to keep your stuff safe and in one piece.
Pack Together
This particular phase comes near the very end of the moving deadline. Once you have all the boxes ready, engage everyone in your household to pack. The youngest kids can help by decorating boxes and putting their toys in each designated box. Teenagers and even prepubescent kids can help carry non-fragile items like books and clothing. Of course, if your elders can still move without any major issues, they can also help with some light packing. You and your partner will most likely be doing most of the work.
Naturally, since this is a family move, feel free to invite some relatives and extended family to assist. A few extra pairs of hands will always be helpful, especially if you need to move huge pieces of furniture or heavy house appliances.
Visiting the New Neighborhood
Your family will work hard on packing if they have a clear goal in mind. And yes, moving is in and of itself a clear goal, but it will help if they know where they are moving. So, make sure to take a day or two and, if you can, drive to the new neighborhood and take a tour of your new home. Once there, you can even do some basic planning. For example, the children and the elders can pick where their rooms will be right there on the spot.
Moreover, you can go over where you’ll unload most of the heavy items. If you find the time, walk around the new neighborhood and take in the sights. Your family might just spot a few spots that will seem inviting to them, which could motivate them further to help with the move.
Moving Pets
Yes, your pet is very much a member of your family, and moving them is indeed a process. So, it’s essential to go over the move with your vet and other animal experts. In addition, make sure to go over every pet moving regulation for the area you plan to move into. The goal is to make the move as stress-free for your special little buddy as possible, as it will also save you stress in the long run.
To Conclude
Moving with your family is never easy, even if it’s just you and your partner. The key to making the move as stress-free and smooth as possible is constantly communicating and discussing everything. That way, you will all manage to enter your new home fresh, safe, and more bonded than ever before.
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