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October 28, 2018 by Sofia

How To Settle Into Your New Family Home

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There is no doubt that moving your family into a new home is a fabulous time. The sheer excitement that you all feel at exploring somewhere new is amazing. When you add in the ability to make it your own with stunning interior design ideas, it is something that you will all love. However, this does not mean that there won’t be any challenges to face along the way!

At first, you may all feel a little unsettled. This can be especially true for any children you have who might find being somewhere new strange at the beginning. Children are very sensitive to change, so do not worry if this does happen – it is pretty common. When you think that you have all left behind your old house and familiar places for somewhere new, it is understandable.

By far the best way to make the whole experience as positive as possible is by settling everyone in as quickly as you can.

How can you get your family settled in the new home?

If you need advice on how to ensure that you all feel happy and at home quickly, then the below tips should do the trick:

  • Sort out the children’s room first – a lot of what you will do around settling into the new home will involve your kids. The basic idea is that if they are happy, then you will also be happy! With this in mind, make sure to sort out their rooms first when you move in. Help them unpack and get all their familiar toys or photos where they want them. Take the time to make up their bed and spend time in the room with them so that they feel happy there.

 

  • Use familiar sights and sounds – another great tip that the whole family will love is bringing familiar sounds and sights into the new home. Maybe you have a much-loved picture that always hangs in the hallway or a cuckoo clock that always goes off at certain times. Bringing these into the new home will really go a long way to settling you all down.

 

  • Get some family photos up – as well as familiar objects or pictures, make sure to put up some family photos in your new place. Doing this will really make it feel like home and will give the whole place a feeling of warmth and stability. Kids in particular will appreciate this.

 

  • Settle family pets in – most families will be moving with a much-loved pet, such as a cat or dog. These often play a central role in family life and can help a lot in settling you all into your new house. Of course, moving can also be stressful for them with new sights and sounds to take in! Make sure to let them explore the new family home so that they feel okay with it, and set up their own space as it was in the old home.

 

  • Get to know your neighbors – once you have done the essential tasks of unpacking and settling into the house itself, you need to venture into your local neighborhood. Meeting your new neighbors is a great way to feel more at home and to settle down into normal family life. You should also take a walk around the local area together so that you all feel at home there and know where everything is.

Think about a home warranty

Another great tip for settling into a new family home is to take out a home warranty plan on it. These plans help to give you peace of mind that any repairs needed to appliances or systems in the property are covered. They will not only help you relax into your new place more but also feel confident that no unforeseen circumstances could see you have to move out. There are lots of home warranty companies out there now, so make sure to check online customer reviews to find the best.

Settle in as quickly as you can

Moving home and getting unpacked the other end takes time – there is simply no getting around it. It is, however, worth doing it and getting the whole family settled after as soon as you can. This will allow you all to get back to your normal life and daily routines. It will also help everyone feel happy in the new place and begin to put down roots there.

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Hey! I'm Sofia, mother or two and happily married to my husband, Lorenzo. We believe family is the most important thing in life today. People can get easily distracted by all the business life brings. This blog is dedicated to helping you navigate life and spend more time with your family!

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