We are moving in December from Cairns, Australia to Atlanta, Georgia. For starters it will be cold so I have already ordered clothes for her and I have ideas and some furniture already to make her room comfortable but any ideas on how to best settle a child after such a change would be appreciated.
2006-09-19 18:56:52 · 12 answers · asked by skattered0077 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Before going, give her a new doll, or keep a favorite one by her side. When you get to your new home, have her tour Dolly around the new house, specially to her new room. Make it a fun and playful time.
Before you leave you could also take her shopping for a new bedsheet or small decorations that you can take with you. At the new house put on the new decor together.
If you have a bedtime routine already, make sure to follow when you move to your new place. If you don't, try to establish one soon after you move. 2 year olds rely on familiar routines.
There may be a lot of hustle and bustle during the first weeks while you are settling down. But don't forget to spend some quiet together-time, maybe in different areas of the house, or walking around the neighborhood. Take her to a nearby park or to the mall, where she can be exposed to other people talking with a different accent....
She should feel at home soon. Good luck!
2006-09-19 19:04:43 · answer #1 · answered by jessc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a lot of things that she is familiar with. It wont be that bad on her because she is so young. I am from Atlanta and its not too cold during the winter not like up North. But during the summer it is so humid it takes some getting use to.
Good Luck and God Bless
2006-09-19 23:19:53 · answer #2 · answered by EMW 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your child will adapt very qiuckly. atlanta by the way is not that cold. about 1C in Jan at worst but mostly around 11C for Jan. It gets very hot in the summer average about 32 C can get up to 35,36 or more. y6our baby is 2 yo will have a much easier time than you.
2006-09-19 19:06:21 · answer #3 · answered by konala 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, Atlanta,GA, is really nice place, as weather, for the winter. It is cold, but colder, of course up in my area, NJ! Summers are really HOT and more HUMID, but when I visited, it was nice, in the area, I was in.
But, kids are so resilient, and will take it better than adults, lol! NOT FAIR! But, maybe to help her around, take her out on walks, see the parks, area, and stores, buy some cool things, and tell her now she is part of Atlanta, because she has the stuff from Atlanta! You are so cool! Kids love that! Toys and attention! Plus, they are mini adults, and while you and her are out looking around, you will meet some friends and maybe some that have kids your child's age to play with!
Just give her lots of hugs and kisses, and let her know you love her anywhere you are! Plus, how lucky she is to see the different areas, as I wished I could. There are pros and cons, but focus on the pros, and so will your child!
Lots of luck and let us know how it goes! ((((BIG HUGS)))) to you and your daughter, as yes it will take time for the area, but in time, you and your daughter will be LOVING it, as she will be moving you to go to the park! LOL!
HUGS~
2006-09-19 19:17:21 · answer #4 · answered by Jersey Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would make sure she has her favorite toys, stuffed animals etc.. Any thing that she is familiar and comfortable with. Try to keep her daily routine the same. Young children are more open to change than even adults are. As long as she has things around her that are familiar. She should be fine.
Good Luck
2006-09-19 19:02:07 · answer #5 · answered by Kali_girl825 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try to find some activities in the community that she enjoys, or just take her to the park. Try to make the new place as fun as possible for the first couple of weeks. She will love it after that.
2006-09-19 19:05:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Explore the city together, make a field trip out of it. Have fun and make new memories.
2006-09-19 19:25:30 · answer #7 · answered by Xander's Mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would maybe try to get as much information about the city as possible and the customs there so she isn't in culture shock.
2006-09-19 19:05:13 · answer #8 · answered by THE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put her into the local kindergarten as soon as possible, there she will make friends, and as the language will be the same, or nearly, she will or should adjust much sooner than you
2006-09-19 19:05:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think she'll have an easier time at her age. Kids are so resilient. I wouldn't be too concerned.
2006-09-19 19:04:56 · answer #10 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋