Emigration Support For Kids - Tips to Help Your Children Cope With Emigrating - Part Two
Posted by: real estate / Category: Moving RelocatingIn the second part of this article we are going to look at how you can do a few things to keep kids happy once you arrive in your new country. Its going to be busy, and it can be easy to put your kids needs secondary. Here are a few easy things you can do, to make this time more enjoyable for everyone.
Have a day off to do something fun
During and after the move you will have a very long list of jobs to be done. It’s all too easy to get focused on getting organised, housing, jobs, finances etc. You and your whole family will benefit immensely from taking a day off to appreciate your new country and take some time to enjoy the rewards of your hard work. Younger children will love the fact you are spending time with them, and it will give older children an insight into what your new life can offer them. Plan something together give the children a say in where you go or what you do.
Look for a new activity they can join
This can be something you decide on in advance of moving, get the children involved in thinking about what they would like to do when you arrive. Investigate and research options, or get them to find out for themselves. It will help create a sense of excitement and anticipation. Once you arrive follow it up, and make sure it happens. Your kids will have fun, begin to make friends and you will meet parents and start making contacts too.
Keep to a routine
Children especially at younger ages, love routine. It provides them with security, gives them familiarity and helps them understand where they fit in. Keeping that routine as much as possible during your move, will help them to adjust to new situations more quickly. Keep some familiar toys, bedding, books available to keep little ones feeling secure.
Starting new schools
During your research for possible schools, you will visit each to have a look around, but this may be well in advance of your children actually starting school. Plan a visit to the school just before they are due to start, so they can remind themselves what its like and creates some familiarity . Ask the school if they can put you in touch with other students in their class, that live locally to you, to see if it is possible to meet up with parents and new class mates, before the big day. Just having a face you know can make that first day a little less daunting.
And now I would like to offer you free instant access to my Setting Emigration Goals Article when you go to http://www.theexpatcoach.com/coaching_tools.html - you will also find a free planning and prioritizing tool The Emigration Wheel as well.
From Louise Green - The Expat Coach
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