Moving to a new city can be stressful on an adult and on a child. But you can make it a new adventure too. Having a positive attitude and making a child feel safe and secure can go a long way in making a move to a new city go smoothly. When searching for a new home, you may want to focus on neighborhoods that have lots of children of various age groups, nearby city parks and sporting complexes. Also activities such as movies, miniature golf, amusement parks and local attractions are nice. For instance, if you are moving to Florida, maybe look for a home in close proximity to the beach, a lake or river where you can enjoy the sunshine while splashing in the water, riding on a boat, or trying to water ski. If you are moving to North Carolina, living near the mountains where you can hike, snow ski, or sled may be appealing to children too.

Once you have found your new home, try to make your child