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Impact of short-term relocation

Q: My husband just received a promotion that involves a short-notice relocation to another state. I’m concerned about the impact on our kids – how can we help them adjust to the move?

Q: My husband just received a promotion that involves a short-notice relocation to another state. I’m concerned about the impact on our kids – how can we help them adjust to the move?

Jim: Moving to a new city is a significant life change that, for many children, can be almost as stressful as losing someone to death. That sense of loss often goes deeper than parents realize. Kids may struggle with anxiety about losing familiar surroundings, like their room, or have trouble leaving friends behind. Some children may express anger with parents for “forcing” such a drastic life change upon them.

Since your move is apparently happening over the summer, prioritize helping your kids find social connections before the new school year starts. Plug them into a church group, sports league or youth organization as soon as possible. Do as much as you can as a household to connect with other families, like neighbors or new co-workers. The faster the children develop some relationships, the sooner they’ll settle in and feel comfortable with their new surroundings.

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