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Military Avenue's Moving Checklist (pt. 3 of 3)
The Final Week before the move – Packers arrive Family Support Allow your children to keep their favorite things with them (security blankets, special toys, etc.). Realize that each child is unique and adjusts to change at different rates and in different ways. Planning Ahead Set aside cleaning materials to be used after packing and loading. If traveling [...]
Successful Repatriation Transitions
Upon returning “home,” families quickly realize that although they are eager to share their overseas’ lives with friends and family, these recollections are not welcome for very long. Families return to an environment they assume will be familiar, but no longer feels that way. Students moving home have to face the challenges of changing schools, [...]
Military Avenue's Moving Checklist (pt 2 of 3)
Getting Ready to Move: 2 to 3 Months in Advance Family Support Throughout the move, stay as upbeat and calm as you can; a good plan makes this possible. Your own mood will impact other family members, especially babies, who are particularly sensitive to their mother’s feelings. With older children, it’s important to be honest [...]
MilitaryAvenue's Moving Checklist: pt 1 of 3
A move isn’t complete without a checklist! It certainly is less stressful with one. A military family not only has to worry about physically moving their household-goods but they have to worry about the emotions and well-being of family members. Start this move off on the right foot and follow our [...]
Life (and Relocation) as a Single Parent
There are approximately 20,000,000 single parents living in the United States; usually because of death or divorce, but some choose to have or adopt a child on their own. Today, another frequent reason for single parenthood is our military situation. I was a military spouse when I had two children: a one year old and [...]