Smooth Moving and Adjusting

There is no place like home which is why moving is rated as one of the top ten most stressful life experiences especially if it is a long distance endeavor, and it is perhaps not the physical part of the task that is so draining. Of course you have thought of movers, and packing, and hauling, but there are a few steps that you can take to make your arrival and adjustment to your new place an easy transition.

If you are looking at moving a long distance whether it is for a job transfer, a new job, or perhaps a military assignment, consider making some crucial phone calls ahead of time to some of your current institutional counterparts. While you may have already researched the school district in making a geographical choice for your new place, contacting the school system personally prior to your move will prove helpful. Track down exactly what school your child or children will attend, and call those school campuses themselves. Gather all the details that you will need for enrollment, and remember to inquire about your child’s shot records. The different immunization requirements across different states in the United States single handedly delay more enrollment processes than most other issues combined. It will also help to obtain a school supply list, a school bus schedule, a school calendar and a school handbook. This not only will answer any pending questions, but it will be great preparatory reading material and a helpful conversation piece for the road.

Begin searching for a church before you arrive. The sooner you find good church fit, the sooner you will begin to feel at home, and though you may need to try out a few before ultimately deciding, you can get a good impression of any church from calling the church secretary—she knows everything. She will be able to tell you how far the church is from your new home, the population of the congregation, and she can even find a mentor family for you based on your kids’ ages and your family’s interests. Ask if you can have a welcome or membership package sent to you before your arrival so that you can plan on attending a service immediately.

Another positive reinforcement for those who have just moved to surroundings is to plan have out of town company just a few months into your arrival. This will give you the incentive to unpack and settle into your home. You will also want to be able to entertain your prospective company, so finding the local hotspots, mom hangouts, and tourist attractions will be near the top of your list.

Getting to know your schools, your church and the community are imperative in making a smooth transition, and while most people still have some grieving for the old place left to do upon arrival, you will be ready to explore the new place with avid curiosity. Before you know it, you will realize that you are home, and there is no place like home.