CHILDREN AND FAMILY MOVES - The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Moving to a new community may be one of the most stress-producing experiences a family faces. Frequent moves or even a single move can be especially hard on children and adolescents. Studies show children who move frequently are more likely to have problems at school. Moves are even more difficult if accompanied by other significant changes in the child’s life, such as a death, divorce, loss of family income, or a need to change schools.
Helping Children with Moving Moving can be hard, especially for young children. Their home and the things around them are part of them -- not just where they live. When families move, children can feel like part of them is gone.
Helping Kids through a Family Move A family move is a busy, stressful time for everyone. Parents can get so caught up in the details of packing up one household and setting up another that they can fail to notice the extra stress the experience puts on their children.
Moving To A New Home When faced with a move, it is important to remember that reactions from children will vary depending on their personality and developmental age.
