NEW YORK (AP) – Summer can be a major transition time for kids. It’s often season when you move into a new home or prepare for another school. And it brings Worry and stress.
Parents and families can help make things more manageable. For children I feel supportedthey may be looking forward to some changes and gain confidence, experts say.
“When you suddenly stop knowing your routine, familiar places, or even where you are in your home, young people will relearse their daily lives from scratch,” which can be stressful.
At the same time, “This can bring exciting opportunities for growth,” she says.
Author Nadine Haruni’s book, Freeda the Frog Is The Move, aims to help children in school-aged ways to cope with movements. Having led his family through movement and change, Haruni tells the story of a mother frog who helps the little tadpoles adapt as they leave their hometown and settle for something new.
“The transition takes time and it’s really important to realize that it’s completely normal. It’s okay to feel nervous, sad and anxious, and perhaps feel everything at once.
“You might be surprised to hear it. What’s important to a child isn’t something you might think of all the time,” she says.
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Movement is particularly difficult when there are other important changes, such as death, divorce, or loss of family income.
Haruni’s book was inspired by her family’s large and multifaceted transition. She moved from Manhattan to New Jersey, with her then-5-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son, and married the same week. This is a big transition for children and three teenage stepdaughters. Additionally, the kids started out at a new school the following week.
“The kids were very sad and worried at first. Life is about change. It’s really hard to deal with. Luckily, kids love having more space and like tadpoles in the book, they were happy to adapt,” she says.
Below are some tips to reduce stress in children’s movements and other major transitions.
Please talk
“Communication and listening can reduce a lot of anxiety,” says Haruni. “Share your kids how you feel and let them know they’re being asked, and they know they’re important. It really helps them feel like they have some control.”
Explain why you need to move and preview the future. Discuss your destination in advance, especially the good points. Engagement can help children I’m more confidentexperts say.
Sharing some photos and maps can help alleviate your anxiety.
“Can they meet a few kids in their new neighborhood in advance?” Haruni asks.
It involves the movement itself
“Involving your child in age-appropriate travel tasks, such as packing your belongings or helping you choose a new room decoration, can give you a sense of control and security during times of uncertainty,” says Kress.
Children can plan meals, organize their spaces, and continue their family traditions.
“Set it up as an adventure,” says Haruni. “If it’s moving, help choose one for a new room. But bring some items that you’re familiar with and feel comfortable.”
Maintain your daily routine
I’ll stick to Some daily routines Create structures when things feel new and scary.
“To have movement is that they disrupt the lives of everyone. Too many changes condemn everyone, so maintaining meals and bedtime rituals at the same time really helps a lot.”
Cress says that the common areas are placed in the same way as before they moved. Place your favorite toys, blankets or photos. Expect your child to find them.
Consider getting help from an expert
It takes time and patience to adapt to change. According to Haruni, let it know that it’s normal, that they’ll get through it, and that they’re normal that they have some control over things.
I know when I’m going to ask for help.
“After a movement, sadness, worry, or difficulty in adjusting is normal. However, if symptoms last for several weeks or longer, worsen over time and disrupt daily life, counselling is recommended,” says Kress.
