Moving House With Kids: Six Stress-Free Tips From Our Team
Moving house is always a big step, but when you add children into the mix, the stress levels can rise quickly.
New environments, unfamiliar routines, and the busyness of moving can feel overwhelming.
The good news? With the right preparation, you can make it an exciting and positive experience for your family.
At Craig Atkinson Removals & Storage, we’ve helped hundreds of families relocate smoothly, and in this blog, we’re sharing our best tips for moving house with kids, stress-free.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
• Talk to Your Kids Early
• Keep Routines as Normal as Possible
• Make Packing a Family Activity
• Prepare an Essentials Bag
• Make the New House Feel Homely
• Hire a Professional Removal Company
• & Much More!
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Let’s get into our stress-free tips for moving house with kids…
Talk to Your Kids Early
Children often cope better when they’re included in the process. Explain why you’re moving, when it’s happening, and what they can expect.
Use age-appropriate language, answer their questions, and highlight the positives, such as a bigger garden, a new school, the opportunity to meet new friends, or being closer to family.
Keep Routines as Normal as Possible
Children find comfort in routine, and keeping things consistent can make a big difference during a move. Amidst the whirlwind of packing boxes and organising logistics, try to maintain daily habits wherever possible, such as mealtimes, bedtimes, and school runs.
Sticking to familiar routines provides reassurance and stability, helping your children feel secure during the transition. It may seem like a small step, but in the long run it goes a long way towards building trust and showing them that moving is a positive change.
Make Packing a Family Activity
One of the best ways to help children feel included in the moving process is to get them involved with packing. Give younger kids small, age-appropriate tasks such as packing their toys, choosing which clothes to pack first, or decorating boxes with stickers and drawings.
For older children, turn it into a challenge or game, perhaps timing how quickly they can safely pack a box, or rewarding them for completing a packing task.
While it’s tempting to treat packing as an adults-only job, involving your children makes them feel valued, reduces stress, and can even make the experience more fun for everyone.
Prepare an Essentials Bag
Moving day can be long and unpredictable, and the last thing you’ll want is to rummage through dozens of boxes to find your child’s pyjamas or favourite toy. To avoid the stress, prepare an essentials bag for each child with everything they’ll need for the first 24–48 hours.
Include practical items such as a change of clothes, toothbrushes, and toiletries, as well as comfort items like blankets, toys, or teddies. Don’t forget bedtime essentials, snacks, and drinks to keep everyone settled.
Having these ready to hand will make those first nights in your new home far smoother and more relaxed for the whole family.
Make the New House Feel Homely Quickly
As soon as you move in, start unpacking familiar items and arranging furniture to make the new house feel like home. Children settle more easily when they see their own belongings, like toys, books, and bedding, set up in their new rooms.
Once the essentials are in place, take some time to explore the neighbourhood together. Point out exciting spots such as local parks, playgrounds, or family-friendly cafés.
Creating positive associations early on helps your children look forward to new adventures, rather than dwelling on what they’ve left behind in the last home.
Hire a Professional Removals Company
One of the most effective ways to reduce stress during a move is to hire a trusted removals company. With a professional team on your side, you won’t need to worry about heavy lifting, transport, or complex logistics. Everything is taken care of for you.
Choosing an experienced company ensures a faster, smoother transition into your new home. At Craig Atkinson Removals & Storage, our friendly and highly trained team has carried out hundreds of successful moves across the North West.
We’re proud of our reputation for efficiency, care, and excellent customer service. Don’t just take our word for it. Check out 600+ five-star reviews here to see what real customers have to say about us!
Contact Craig Atkinson Removals & Storage
We hope you’ve found these tips helpful for making your house move with kids a smoother, more positive experience. Moving doesn’t have to be stressful or chaotic; it can be fun and exciting with the right planning and support.
And remember, you don’t have to do it all on your own. By hiring a trusted removals company like Craig Atkinson Removals & Storage, you’ll enjoy a seamless moving process while focusing on what really matters – helping your family settle happily into their new home.
Call us today on 01282 932054 or fill in our online contact form for your FREE no-obligation quote.
Our friendly team will be in touch right away to get your move started.
