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6 Books to Read the Kids When You're Moving to a New Home

6 books to help your kids ease their anxiety about selling your home.

Selling your home comes with its share of excitement, but it can also mean added stress, especially if you have children. In between paperwork, organizing the move and last-minute preparations, it's essential to ensure that your kids understand what's happening for your family. Making time to talk to them about the move is crucial as is keeping them informed throughout the process. To help with the transition, you might consider reading a book or two them about moving to a new home. The following books are some of the favorites for helping youngsters cope with the uncertainty of moving, making it a bit easier and even fun.

The Berenstain Bears' Moving Day by Stan Berenstain
One of the most important aspects of selling your home is informing your children once the decision has been made and getting them involved in the move. This fun and heartwarming story from our favorite bear family shows how the move should be an event that includes the entire family. You want your kids to feel comfortable with the news and with the move, and this book is a great way to make them feel more confident.
A New House by Jill Wenzel
For a child, the prospect of moving can involve dealing with a lot of emotions. Kids are often frightened by the idea of moving since their home is the most safe and comfortable place they know. In this paperback activity book, the author provides an outlet for those emotions through various puzzles and activities.
Henry and Mudge and Annie's Good Move by Cynthia Rylant
Saying goodbye to friends and leaving their school combined with the thought of trying to adjust to a new place is enough to make anyone nervous. This book is a great choice for reading with your kids once you're sure about selling your home. This endearing story will help ease your children's minds about the move while putting a smile on their faces.
Big Ernie's New Home: A Story for Children Who Are Moving by Teresa Martin
Another ideal reading selection during the process of moving, this book also deals with the range of emotions that can be expected from kids in this time of change. Let them know it's okay to feel frustrated, but also that great opportunities are ahead for the entire family.
Moving Day! by Jess Stockham
Getting your children involved with asks during the move will make them feel included and important. This fun read will get them in the mood to help out and might just generate some excitement about the move!
Moving with Kids: 25 Ways to Ease Your Family's Transition to a New Home by Lori Burgan
A handy resource when selling your home, this paperback is loaded with ideas to make the most of your move. Ideas to involve the entire family are highlighted along with tips and tricks for handling the obstacles that come with moving when you are a parent.

Moving isn't an easy phase for any family, and the task of selling your home is only the beginning of the process. With some planning and good communication, the change can be a good way to strengthen family bonds. Get your kids involved, and schedule some time to enjoy these books before the move.

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6 Books to Read the Kids When You're Moving to a New Home

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