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Did you know that moving is one of the top five causes of
stress? Helping your children cope with stress during and after
the sale of your home will help alleviate some your own stress
as well.
Here are some tips from the experts to help the transition go
smoothly for your kids:
* A child should be informed of a move shortly after the
decision has been made, according to Shari Steiner, co-author of
the "Steiner's Complete How-To-Move Handbook."
Discussing the possibility of a move only causes unnecessary
anxiety.
* To minimize the stress that children feel when moving, parents
should get children involved in their favorite activity--whether
it be a sport, academics or drama--before the move actually
occurs. Children can do research on the Internet to find out
about events, teams and other interesting facts about their new
area.
* Give children a chance to become familiar with the new area
before moving. Taking a vacation or short trip to the area lets
children get to know their new environment ahead of time.
* Allow children to stay with relatives or friends during the
actual packing and loading. Most children don't react well to
seeing their possessions packed into boxes and taken away.
If you would like additional tips for moving, please don't
hesitate to email or call.
About Garage
Sales
Is there too much clutter in your home? When you are considering
selling your home, try to look at it through a prospective buyer's
eyes. It can be a real shock to see all the stuff most of us have
accumulated through the years.
One of the best ways to clear out clutter is to have a garage
sale. Here are some tips to making your garage sale effective.
* Advertise your sale in a local newspaper. Make sure to include
your address and what time and days the sale will be held.
* Place directional signs at nearby key intersections.
* Place smaller items on card or picnic tables.
* Be prepared in case of inclement weather.
* Put price tags on everything, but be flexible and ready to
negotiate.
* Be prepared for early arrivals. Decide whether you want to allow
early birds or if you want to begin at the specified time.
* Start out with an adequate amount of change and small bills.
Decide whether you will accept checks.
* Have plenty of help - it's more fun that way!
Please don't hesitate to call or email me if you'd like additional
tips or suggestions.
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