You’ve finally found your dream job which you have been coveting for the past five years. But little did you know that the day you would finally get it, you would be a mother or a father of a five year old. Sometimes the best opportunities knock at your door at times when you may not be ready to accept them. Your newly acquired job may involve moving to a new location or even a new country. Moving with children requires preparation and time.

Here are three tips that will help you make the move as stress-free as possible.

Tip1: Prepare your child

Your child – whether a toddler or a teenager – should be informed about the move so he/she can also be mentally prepared to make the move. The best way to do that would be to sit down and share your plans with them. Make sure you answer your child’s questions truthfully and in a way that they feel they are a part of this decision. If you are moving within your district or town, you can take your child to visit the new house, new neighborhood, or even their new school.

Tip 2: Create a timeline

Time is the most precious factor while moving with children as you have to not only attend to the daily needs of your children but also plan your move without losing your sanity. So, make sure you create a timeline of the tasks you want to accomplish before the moving day. You can include the day of packing, clearing, sorting and moving in your timeline. Prioritizing what goes first may help you accomplish tasks on time.

Your top priority should be to investigate on a good moving company and get a confirmation on your moving date, cost estimates, and other important details. If you’re moving in the Melbourne are, contact All The Right Moves Removalists.

If your child is very young, make sure you get help from either extended family members, good friends or your neighbors to look after your child on days when you may be busy.

Tip 3: Apprise utilities

Last thing on your mind when moving with children should be a smooth transition to your new location. So having your utilities and services either cleared of due balance or transferred to your new home address is a major concern. Be warned, you may not have the freedom of mobility to run around making changes for utilities in last minute before you move!

Therefore, make a list of all the utility companies you have to pay bills at or where you may have to cancel the services. Give your utility companies prior notice if you need to cancel the services, transfer the connection, or even clear any outstanding balance. You may even want to file a change of address to receive monthly statements in order to avoid any confusion regarding forwarding your outstanding bills to your new address. You may also get refunds from utility deposits you have made.

One way or the other, you will have to juggle between saving time and money while moving. There may even be many other ways to do so. However, these simple tips could help you make your move go smoothly for you and your family.