I have a 2 1/2 year old and a 7 week old. I am not at all worried about the 7 week old, but the 2 year old is extremely attached to family members here and when we move, I'm afraid that it will be traumatic to him. We also will be staying with some family in our new city until we find an apartment, then moving again. All of this moving must be hard on him. How do I make it easier?
2007-08-22 15:29:51 · 6 answers · asked by mom of 2 :-) 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I moved from the UK to Australia with my 2 year old (2 years ago) and I had exactly the same fear. My son was absolutely fine - kids really only 'need' their mum at that stage and as long as you are there consistently he really wont notice much. Tell him what is happening and be open about the move, they are cleverer that we give them credit for!
We made a real fuss of george when we moved and did lots of stuff with him - he loves it here.
Good luck to you xxxx
2007-08-22 15:34:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
try to make it a big, exciting adventure- which means you have to try to stay stressfree! Kids are SO resilient. It is possible that your 2 yr old may be a little traumatized at first- depending on what kind of personality he has- but I promise he won't remember it for long. Find some really fun things to do in your new city with him so he starts accumulating good memories right away. And try to have the relatives from your old city visit soon and as often as possible! Good luck to you and your family in your new home!
2007-08-22 15:36:46 · answer #2 · answered by nanny411 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him a cheap photo album with pictures of the family he is leaving behind, and the new family he will be near. Join a playgroup in your new city, and get him involved with some new friends. Let him call his family members on the phone too. That helps my children. Talk with him about the changes, and make them see exciting.
My mom always said, presentation is everything. If you present this as an adventure and as something exciting....he will think so too. If you cry, or he cries, tell him, it is just because you love your family so much.
2007-08-22 16:00:36 · answer #3 · answered by Beth M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just move into a bigger place. got a house and had a small apartment. My son is three. He took him couple of days to have the idea that we moved and get use to the place. And now he fine. I would have a talk with him and let him know want going on. And then help him out by keeping everything the same. Just give him some time.
2007-08-22 15:34:11 · answer #4 · answered by Proud mom of 3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring things that he loves with you,stuffed animals.or a favorite toy and his blanket,and a pillow if he has one, and have patience with him and don't let his routine be changed to much. If he is usually in bed by 7pm try to get him down @ that time no matter where you are staying, if he is used to eating at certain hrs try to keep to those hrs. Don't hand him around to all the new people,keep him with you he will be secure as long as you are there and talking to him and reassuring him. If he is sleeping in a strange crib or bed,maybe a nite lite would help. Good Luck.
2007-08-22 15:41:02 · answer #5 · answered by lonepinesusan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You CAN'T.
PERIOD.
But if you are a decent mother, he will see why it has to be that way, and also become the "exciting" new kid.
If you have to lay the MOVE on him, you also owe it to him how to deal.
2007-08-22 15:38:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋