- What exactly do I want to achieve?
- Who is my audience specifically?
- What 'ways of well being' am I covering?
Moving kids research:
"In all our moves, we let the kids choose the color of their new rooms," says Crosta Rivera. "It really helped them claim their new space."
That feels good because with a move, kids feel that everything is happening beyond their control, says Mike Ferry, a middle school teacher and author of "Teaching Happiness and Innovation."
"Novel surroundings boost our levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that improves our moods," says Ferry. In other words, the more new sights you see, the happier you'll be."
Team sports force kids to interact and bond over the highs and lows of the game. If your kids aren't into sports, try another activity they can enjoy with a group, whether that's a local chess club or the school band.
One of children's big fears when it comes to moving is that they will lose the close friends they had. While you're helping them make new friends in the area, you can also encourage them to stay connected with their previous pals.
"We write letters and FaceTime with them, and that helps," says McIntyre.
Heck, you could even go retro and suggest they actually mail letters. Writing and illustrating letters and actually taking them to the post office can be a special experience—and just think how your children's eyes will light up when they receive a letter in return.
Source: https://www.realtor.com/advice/move/kids-sad-about-moving/
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