Westway recognizes that children may feel anxious about moving to a new home, and that families may face special challenges during their relocation as a result. Here are some tips on how to make the move easier on your family:

• Parents can influence how well their child copes with a move. If Mom and Dad are excited about the move and treat it as a big adventure, then the children will be far more likely to accept the situation in a positive manner.



• Prepare your children in advance for the move so that they have time to adjust to the idea.



• Answer all their questions. Explain the reasons for the move and address specific concerns your children have about the move.



• Help your children become familiar with their new address by having them write it on the cartons from their rooms.



• If possible, arrange to have the children spend the day with a relative or friend, or keep them busy when the movers are on site.