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Parents, sometimes, overlook the negative effects that a major change in their circumstances will have upon their young children. They have a tendency to think “they are just kids, they won’t even care” or “they are just kids, they will bounce back”. Many parents do not realize or understand the full impact of the trauma that can be brought upon their children when the family has to relocate due to a job loss.

There are a few simple solutions to this relocation problem. For example, accompany your children to a neighborhood park that is located close to your “soon-to-be” new home. Encourage your children to join in with the children that are already playing there. Playground swings, slides, sand boxes and exercise bars are always good social barrier breakers. The desired result, which is making new friends, will probably begin to surface after a few visits to the playground. The most important thing is that you must start a few weeks, at least, before the actual relocation happens. Children need time to adjust to any drastic change in their everyday routine.

Other factors that can play a part in helping your children adjust to relocating may be a trip to the local zoo, a visit to a fast food place, the local library, and even the small neighborhood grocery store. Visiting his/her new school, along with meeting the new teacher, will play a huge part in making your child more comfortable after the family relocates.

If you do all of these things, your child may even enjoy relocating.

John is the author of Flat Fee MLS articles for Chicago Flat Fee MLS Listing. You can find more information at Chicago FSBO.