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By Diane Schmidt, About.com Guide to Moving since 2005

Packing Your Child's Things

Friday May 9, 2008

Teddy BearIt's important when you're moving to ensure that your kids are involved in the process right from the beginning. This will give them some sense of control and involvement in the decision when often they feel their lives spinning out of control.

So, getting them to organize and pack their own room is a great place to start. Every age can help, with more responsibility and decison-making given to the older members of the family. Just remember that some of the things you'll need to start this process is patience, understanding and the ability to listen. After that, it's pretty simple.

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