some tips on helping DD transition into new home

[Butterfly Child]

Tomorrow night will be the first night me and grace stay at our new place with just the 2 of us.. she currently sleeps in my bed of a night so hopefully the night time thing should be OK.. shes just so use to the love and attention she gets ( as we have lived with my family since she was born with my mum,dad and 3 siblings) i'm feeling a bit nervous that shes not going to like it and its not going to work out very well i'm sure it will but just worrying!


Any tips. advice or stories you've had similar would be great thank you guys xx

[Jas]

I had a look at your pics on fb, looks like a great new start for you guys!

I think just remember that kids are really resillient and adaptable, much more than we are.

I can understand why you are worrie but Grace will be fine. Although she is losing having peop;le around all the time, I am sure she will still see your family a lot and there are going to be huge gains for the 2 of you as a family. Its anopportunity for more time just the 2 of you and your own space and maybe more room for Grace's toys and her own room eventually! It will be great and I am sure she wont even need time to adapt

[beckoes]

Just wanted to say Good luck, im sure she will love it and will probably enjoy having her own domain! like Jas said, kids are so adaptable!

[megs]

Good Luck on the move. We moved when my children were quite small, I guess my only advice is to try and keep to their nighttime routine as much as possible. And maybe if she is more used to a noisy house she might like to have some music playing to help her get off to sleep.

Hope all goes well

[jackrose]

Can you print up some photos of special people to put up in special spots such as next to the bed, the kitchen table, etc? Your DD can have little chats to them and keep them involved in her daily life

I would also try to set up furniture and decor as close as possible in your new place - at least in her bedroom space so there is a little consistency. Let your DD be involved in setting it up - for example my DD has a little alarm clock and torch beside her bed that she packs and takes with her when we go away. When we get to our new destination, I help her unpack and set up her new space herself.

Children often like a little haven to escape to and in a new environment your DD might like to know a place is her own. You could help her build a little cubby, a removal box with a door cut out etc which will provide a safe place for her to go to and recharge. Fill it with cushions, books, teddies etc for comfort. Sort of like a 'recharge retreat'.

Good luck x