Relocating with children requires careful planning and organization to ensure a smooth and stress-free transition for the whole family. This detailed checklist offers guidance for every step of the moving process, from discussing the move with your kids to settling into your new home. Whether you're moving to a new city, state, or country, this checklist will help you navigate the complexities of relocating with children. To tackle the common difficulties of relocating and establishing a cozy and encouraging atmosphere for your kids as they adapt to their new surroundings, you can accomplish this by adhering to this checklist and hiring the services of a local moving and storage company in New Haven, CT. 

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2 MONTHS BEFORE THE MOVE

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• Discuss the move with your kids
• Notify the school about your move to get the necessary transfer certificates 
• Research on schools 
• Make a family bucket list on what errands should be done by each family member
• Look out for reputable moving companies
• Inform your friends and family about the move and ask for help.
• Start planning on cleaning the kid's room first
• Make a list of all the food supplies you might need over the next week while moving to your new home.

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1 MONTH BEFORE THE MOVE

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• Verify the school documents that have been received
• Visit the new school and plan the admission process 
• Transfer all of your child’s medical records 
• Gather all the packing essentials needed to pack toys
• Start packing the clothes, books, and accessories in your kid's bedroom 
• Sort and donate anything that is not required anymore
• Have your children help with packing 
• Tour the new town or house and its nearby destinations to check all amenities suitable for your family. 
• Schedule your moving day that will be suitable for you to manage your kids
• Look out for babysitters for the day of moving

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10 DAYS BEFORE THE MOVE 

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• All the clothes, accessories, and toys should be sealed and marked out
• Start packing all the leftover or opened snacks 
• Plan on preparing an essential kit for the moving day
• Prepare a safety kit for your family 
• Make copies of school and medical certificates
• Pack an activity bag to engage your kids on the day of the move
• Drop off the donation boxes 

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1 WEEK BEFORE THE MOVE

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• Host a goodbye party 
• Contact the childcare company to confirm the babysitter
• Photograph all the necessary items 
• Create a list of items and dietary requirements for your kids to explain to the babysitter 
• Make payment arrangements that are necessary to pay the movers
• Label and color code your boxes
• Purchase any childproofing essentials for your new home
• Contact the movers and hire them 

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MOVING DAY 

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• Start early 
• Brief your kids on safety 
• Gather your passports and other important documents 
• Ensure to inspect the fuel level of your vehicle before embarking on your journey.
• Prepare the backseat of the vehicle for your kids
• Get the essential kit handy 
• Charge your devices beforehand for any GPS assistance
• Sign and review documents 

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AFTER THE MOVE 

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• Inspect the new house and dedicate a room to the kids with entertainment and food
• Set up any outdoor activities to engage them
• Start by unpacking the kids' room first
• Settle any due payments to the movers
• Childproof the house 
• Meet the neighbors 
• Register and visit the school
• Find local services

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