| Moving to a new city can be stressful on an adult | | | | in their room such as new furniture, bedding or |
| and on a child. But you can make it a new | | | | accessories that reflect their personality and |
| adventure too. Having a positive attitude and | | | | make their new room even better than their last. |
| making a child feel safe and secure can go a long | | | | After you have settled into your home, next you |
| way in making a move to a new city go | | | | need to help your child meet people their own |
| smoothly. When searching for a new home, you | | | | age. Visit local places that kids your children's age |
| may want to focus on neighborhoods that have | | | | would go to. For small children you could go to a |
| lots of children of various age groups, nearby city | | | | play gym, a city park, or join a Mom's Club. For |
| parks and sporting complexes. Also activities such | | | | older children you can visit your city's recreation |
| as movies, miniature golf, amusement parks and | | | | complex and enroll your child in a team sport such |
| local attractions are nice. For instance, if you are | | | | as baseball, soccer, or cheerleading. For those who |
| moving to Florida, maybe look for a home in close | | | | do not excel in sports they may enjoy taking an |
| proximity to the beach, a lake or river where you | | | | art class, playing a musical instrument in a band, or |
| can enjoy the sunshine while splashing in the | | | | joining a swimming team. |
| water, riding on a boat, or trying to water ski. If | | | | Getting to know your new co-workers, other |
| you are moving to North Carolina, living near the | | | | parents and neighbors can also help a child feel |
| mountains where you can hike, snow ski, or sled | | | | adjusted. Seeing you make friends and |
| may be appealing to children too. | | | | acquaintances can help your child feel happy about |
| Once you have found your new home, try to | | | | their new city. If you're invited to a social event, |
| make your child's room have familiar | | | | company picnic or neighborhood block party, go |
| characteristics that make him or her feel like its | | | | with your family. These types of events are |
| home. Favorite stuffed animals, pictures of family | | | | great to mingle, and your new friends just might |
| and old friends can help ease them into their new | | | | have children your child's age too! |
| home. It can also be fun to have something new | | | | |