We are in the process of moving, not far from where we used to live, but I am wondering if my son might be stressed out. He is 17 months old and I thought that he was sick because of the way he was acting, took him to the doctor and he was fine....So in your past experience did your toddlers get stressed from moving?
2007-03-11 13:07:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Yes, they do. Even toddlers have their comfort zones, and they are very aware of leaving that comfort zone. Any changes to the routine can upset toddlers, they are growing and developing and need stability. Of course things like moves happen, and while they may upset the baby for awhile, he'll eventually get into a groove in his new place and find his new comfort zone. Good Luck.
2007-03-11 13:13:11 · answer #1 · answered by nimo22 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my sister moved from OH to WA, my nephew became sick and began having nightmares but they soon subsided. I think it was strange for him because he had been living with us (aunts & grandma) for so long that it was strange for him to be torn away and moved to a new place. If the weather is different that can affect them also.
Try and keep him on the same rountine that you had at your old house and show him pictures of people he knew from where you use to live and ask them to talk to him on the phone, even if he can't talk back. Surrounding him by familiar things & people will make him feel more comfortable.
EDIT: By the way, my nephew was 20 months when they moved.
2007-03-11 13:34:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moving can be stressful for children, because just like adults we are used to being in our "home". however, adults know how to positively express our feelings and young children don't. When my family moved my son was young, he was very upset about leaving all he knew. to get him calm we got him involved on the move. we also showed him some good things about the new neighborhood before we got there. hope this helps
2007-03-11 13:50:56 · answer #3 · answered by Nikki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work with military children. And I noticed that their behavior can change right after moving. I would think it would be stressful. The environment is new... Leaving a comfortable area... I would think that it would be the same situation with adults as in children
2007-03-11 13:15:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have moved every year for the past four years, since my daughter was born. She never seemed to mind it. Now that she is getting older she doesn't want to move again because of her friends but now i just tell her that since she is learning to write, she can write and call her friends and she will make new ones where she is moving to. But when she was as young as your son, she couldn't care less, just make sure to pack his toys and stuff last, you never know when he will change his mind with what he wants to play with.
2007-03-11 16:35:47 · answer #5 · answered by j_ace84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wouldn't usually be stressful, just different, when my nephew moved (19 months) he just wondered when he was going home, but he quickly adjusted, he just ran around with his toys. I think at that age, they're too young to understand and be stressed.
2007-03-11 13:32:09 · answer #6 · answered by black_lightning 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not children of that age. They might throw a fit--but they'll forget about it very quickly. Now, when children get near adolescence, that's a whole different ballgame.
Good luck, I'm the mom of six, and we changed states various times during their childhoods.
2007-03-11 13:12:45 · answer #7 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the move has been stressful for you, it could be affecting
the baby. Little ones can sense tension, and stress.
2007-03-11 14:04:29 · answer #8 · answered by mistyboo143 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we make a living as traveler for a large company, withch means moving every year pretty much.... and i can honestly say that the kids really enjoyed moving untill they got in high school, now they hate it and want to stop. we been doing this for almost 8 years
2007-03-11 13:16:31 · answer #9 · answered by NAYNAY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They usually find it exciting.. Maybe you're not involving him in it much. If possible let him help out with little tasks.
2007-03-11 13:12:29 · answer #10 · answered by frankiethunders 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋