Topic: Household Moves

Moving an entire family is a huge undertaking. You have to worry about keeping everything together, managing the children and adjusting to your new home. More than most, family moves require organization, communication, and planning. Keep everyone on the same page, and you’ll pull off your move without a hitch. Of course, that’s always easier…

Moving always brings some stress and change, but moving during or after divorce can become even more challenging. You might have legal appointments, personal and family counseling, the physical and emotional needs of children, paperwork, mediation, asset division, and custody hearings. However, with planning, sound legal advice, and a little bit of help, you can…

Your Complete Guide to Keeping Kitty Calm Cats are relatively low-maintenance pets when they feel safe at home but they don’t always handle change well. An abrupt shift like moving to a new home can make them sick, scared or anxious. However, moving with your cat doesn’t have to be a traumatic experience. With some…

So, you’re moving and you have a few requirements for your new city. One of them being: there just has to be good sushi nearby. After all, sushi is a delicate dish to make, and only the most skilled chefs can safely produce the quality rolls you crave. Keep reading to learn which restaurants to…

When your family gets ready to move, your kids can experience many feelings that range from excitement to fear to anxiety. Some children find it difficult to verbally express their worries about an upcoming move, even when they know their parents are supportive and caring. If you want to help your kids talk about this…

When you first move into a new home or apartment, the last thing you want to worry about is cooking. After all, you’d rather spend a few hours unpacking boxes than preparing three meals a day. Below, we’ve provided a list of easy meal options to try during the first week in your new home.…

A move represents one of the most stressful and hectic situations in a person’s life. And if you are about to move, you’d likely agree. You have to pack up your current house, clean it, and sell it. And once you move into your new abode, you need to unpack your belongings and reorganize your…

Relocation depression is a common problem for many recent movers. Depressed people may often feel sad, but that isn’t necessarily the only symptom. If you’re having trouble concentrating, sleeping, or adjusting, you may be depressed. Like all depression, relocation depression is a real problem that should be taken seriously. Relocation depression is a natural phenomenon,…

As adults, we know how stressful moving can be. There is so much to think about, and so much to do. But if there is one thing we cannot overlook in the moving process, it’s how moving can impact those who are closest to us: our children and our pets. Bekins has helped thousands of…

Moving can be exciting and exhilarating for people of all ages. Moving brings the promise of a fresh start, interesting places and faces, and new adventures. But moving also means leaving friends, familiar places, and sights of home behind. While leaving these things behind is hard for adults, children and teenagers often experience additional difficulty.…