Moving Preparation Tips

Grownups have to deal with the hard work of moving: the packing, organizing, logistics, and details. Moving is a full-time job on top of the full-time work you already do and the full-time responsibility of parenting and maintaining a home.

But the kids are being pulled out of school, removed from their safe and familiar environment, and distanced from their...

Purchasing boxes and bubble wrap, taking time off from work, renting a truck, and hiring movers — it all adds up fast.

Thankfully, there are plenty of strategies for cutting costs while still making a smooth transition to your new place.

You’ve decided to move. Now, you have to break the news to your children, knowing they may not accept the idea. So, how should you handle the situation?

By approaching the conversation thoughtfully, you’ll ease the transition and teach them valuable coping skills they’ll carry into adulthood.