Kids - Keep them occupied while moving
Being a parent is a full-time job. You are constantly on the clock and can’t ignore them at any time for fear of them sticking their head in the oven, lighting the cat on fire, or worse, to themselves. Compound this with the stress of moving and keeping your little tykes busy can be a daunting task – if you let it! Here are some tips on what you can have them do to keep them involved, occupied, and most importantly, out of your hair!
Let them sort their belongings – You might be emotionally attached to their little booties and to their onesies, but let’s be practical, it doesn’t make sense to carry every single thing with you to your new home. Allow them to sort through their toys, clothes, and other belongings and let them make piles for packing, garbage, and for donation (why not let the less fortunate benefit from old clothes and toys that are still in good shape?).
Babysit the pets - If you have pets, they’ll need to be watched and taken care of on moving day. You will probably be busy overseeing the entire process, so, if your kids are old enough, they could be in charge of making sure the dog or cat has food and water and doesn’t get in the way.
DJ Little One – Another thing you can keep them busy with is letting them man the radio/MP3 player etc so they have something to keep them occupied. Yes you might hear non-stop Justin Bieber and Jonas Brothers for hours, but isn’t it better than having them tug at your pant-legs? Actually wait a minute…
Water and Snack patrol – Getting your tots to keep everyone hydrated and fed (you, movers, etc) is a fun and engaging way for them to keep busy, plus the movers will be thankful and the kids will love the praises.
Packing – Allow them to pack their own belongings, this can be fun for them if you turn it into a game of some kind. Get creative!
Labeling – If they are old enough, you can hand them a marker and allow them to label boxes. It can be fun, engaging, and educational, all at once. However, just be weary of the rogue marker stain that could cause some problems… make sure they are careful!