Conroy Removals + Moving Kids

As if moving house was not traumatic enough for anyone contemplating moving within Australia, or  ‘over the ditch’ to New Zealand, imagine how traumatic it must be for our kids, as their whole world is turned upside down. Statistics indicate that one in four families move every year. Whether your family is a moving veteran or just contemplating their first big relocation, the commonly overlooked aspect to moving is the effect this move will have on the child(ren). The friendly and supportive team at Conroy Removals have some great advice on their website for exactly this dilemma.

As they put it, “Regardless of the motivation for your move, the secret is to remain positive. Often the reason for moving will be exciting such as a new home or career change but these reasons can somewhat offset the inconvenience of moving. However if the move is associated with disappointment or an unhappy event, children can become anxious and often unintentionally left to sort out their emotion of relocating without understanding the reasons. Children require more reassurance and attention to help them understand.

“Discussing your move with your children is a matter of top priority.  Explain to them at their level of understanding; “What’s Happening”; “Why the move”; “Where the new home will be” and “How they can assist” and be involved with making the family relocation a success. Encourage your children to express their emotions and feelings. Listen to them and accept their attitude, even negativity. It is only natural that they may be anxious, leaving family and friends and giving up the known for the unknown can be pretty scary. Most importantly, be honest with your children. Truth will go a lot further than pretence. Reassure them,  as they are an important part of the family, and remember that the strength of the family unit will contribute greatly to your children adapting to the new surroundings.”

Conroy Removals have branches throughout Australia and New Zealand, and their great service and very reasonable prices mean that they are the ‘mover of choice’ for many Australians. Conroy Removals is a privately owned, quality focused removal company and their 40 years of experience means they know how to take the stress out of moving, especially bearing in mind the children, by tailoring their services to suit their customers’ needs, to make packing, storage, insurance, pick-up and delivery hassle-free, whether they are moving within Australia or moving overseas.

For further information on moving within Australia or overseas please visit the website at http://www.conroyremovals.com.au .