My daughter is 18 months old, we are in the process of moving. We are staying with my parents for a while, till our house is done. How can I make sure that she is doing ok, coping with all this change. The last couple of nights she's been going to bed and waking up crying. Any suggestions????
2006-06-29 08:30:55 · 16 answers · asked by CityG82 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Go to the library and talk to the librarian - there are great kids books on moving and life changes - I can't recall the names of any, but the librarian will know them. Make sure you talk often to your daughter about what's going to happen, and don't let her hear grownup discussions about the hassle of the move, etc.. When you do actually move, make sure her room is set up first, make it very special for her and have her involved in how it will be set up, decorated and so on. Good luck!
2006-06-29 08:35:08 · answer #1 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We moved to another state when my oldest was two years old in the middle of potty training, so I applaud you for doing it a little earlier than we did.
It is hard either way, simply because when a child knows their security of their home and bedroom and rituals of a daily life and all of a sudden it is different it is really stressful on them.
So try to keep some of the rituals of your daily life before you moved like bath time, cuddle time, something that she can remember is an every day thing. Take time out for her and only her.
I am sure that there are a lot more people around you guys in this process and that too can be over whelming to a child, especially when they are used to visiting people and then going home to just the family.
She may feel as though the floor has been dropped out from under her feet, make sure she knows you and dad are there for her, but make sure she minds because kids will also find this time to try to push as many buttons as possible.
Good luck and hope you get into your home and get everything back to normal or as normal as possible.
2006-06-29 15:43:28 · answer #2 · answered by Not a Daddys Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I moved with a slightly older toddler less than a year ago. What I found was most helpful was:
First of all, talking to her. A toddler won't understand it all, but they will get *some* of the information. Bring her to see the "new house", too, as frequently as is reasonable.
Secondly, spending *lots* of time with her. Sleeping with her was especially helpful. She wouldn't be sleeping in a strange place because her *normal* place was defined more by "next to mother" than by any views.
2006-06-29 16:37:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure her daily routine stays the same, as best as you can. It is just being in a unfamiliar place when she wakes up. I have 2 kids and my son is 16 months now, and we have moved 3 times since he has been born..it just takes getting used to new surroundings.
2006-06-29 15:33:50 · answer #4 · answered by hahaha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her involved in setting up her space, helping to pick out paint, finding places to put things, even helping to pick out rugs and such if you're buying them. I've moved a couple of times since my daughter was born. It seemed to help to make it fun and exciting for her, and involving her gives her a sense of control that made her much more ok with what was going on. Good luck!
2006-06-29 15:41:49 · answer #5 · answered by Quilt4Rose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let her have her favorite toys or any other favorites.My her feel comfortable as possible. Keep her normal bedtime routine. Talk to her about the new house and about her new room and let her help pick out new things for her new room. Let her have her own space at Grandma and Grandpa's house that is special for her. She will start to sleep better and will feel better.
2006-06-29 15:39:35 · answer #6 · answered by Arkee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try as much as possible to keep her life on schedule. Babies/children like routine, it comforts them. When she cries just comfort her and stay for a bit until she's ready to go back to sleep. The good thing is she won't remember any of this.
2006-06-29 15:36:50 · answer #7 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moving is a big deal to a toddler. Make sure she is comforted and secure. She may be confused about the situation and she needs mommy to keep her safe.
2006-06-29 15:35:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
During a move, I would let her sleep with you guys...make sure she has something to comfort her. She is confused. When your new house is ready though, make sure she's sleeping in her bed, ect... and how she starts out will affect how she continues to behave.
2006-06-29 15:33:26 · answer #9 · answered by heidielizabeth69 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let her sleep with u or sleep with her 4 a little while maybe that will help her 2 sleep though the night!!! good luck!!
2006-06-29 15:35:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋