Moving brings about a great opportunity to declutter your home of extra or unnecessary things. This not only allows for fewer items to pack and move but also allows for better organization in the new home. This is a great chance to get your children involved. Allowing them to go through their own toys and possessions to separate out what they like to play with and what they have outgrown makes them feel involved and in control of their own belongings. Depending on the child’s age, an adult may need to assist or make the final decision before anything is through away or donated. 

After the children’s belongings have been sorted though, depending on your kid’s age, it is a good idea to allow them to pack their own things. Packing can be the most time-consuming part of moving and any help can go a long way. By packing a few boxes together, children can catch on to the do’s and do not’s of packing pretty quickly. Be sure to show the children how to properly wrap fragile items and arrange them in the boxes. As a long-term takeaway, children will have a better understanding of weight limits, general packing, labeling, and a sense of how to take care of their own possession. Allow the children to have a bit of fun where they can. Build a fort out of boxes or allow them to personalize and decorate boxes containing their belonging. 

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