Moving 101

Did You Know?

Moving is considered the third most stressful human experience, right behind death and divorce.

Almost half of all moves (more than 20 million people) occur between the beginning of May and Labor Day.

Of all interstate moves: 43.5% are personal, 42.2% are corporate relocations, and 14.3% are military related.

Moving for Kids

  • Don't forget to bring your favorite toy or stuffed animal with you to keep you company on the day of the move.
  • Remember to bring a night-light or flashlight if you need to say in a motel during the move.
  • Bring your favorite book of bedtime stories with you.
  • Your backpack with your toys, games, coloring books, and crayons will help fill your time while your parents are unloading at your new home.
  • Make sure your parents label your boxes with your name so you'll know where your all your special stuff is and you can unpack it in your room.
  • Get some photos takens of your best friends and put them up in your new room to keep you from being lonely until you can make new friends in your neighborhood.
  • Exchange your address and phone number with your friends so you can write and call them after you get to your new home.
  • Know that moving can be a fun adventure! And that everyone wants you to be happy in your new home, neighborhood, and school!

Moving with Pets

Tips to Successfully Moving with Your Pets

1. Remember it's stressful for your pets as well as for you! They notice small changes like putting stuff in boxes. During this time let them smell the boxes and suitcases so they understand change is happening.

2. Your plan should be to have your pets be either the first element removed from your house or the last. If you have a nervous or older pet, it would be smart to have them stay with other family members while you pack up at your old house and until you've unpacked in the new house. Always use a pet carrier to transport your pet for their safety.

3. Don't get a new pet before the big move! New pets need extra attention and a stress-free environment to be correctly introduced into a household.

4. Make sure you get your pet's records from your current vet. And make sure their pet tags are attached and up-to-date before moving day.

5. Contact your vet and get their advice about anything that will help your pet make a smooth and stress-free move.