The Wheaton Blog
When your kids are young, they fill your life with activities, tough conversations, laughter and infinitely more. From driving them to soccer practice to helping them through their first heartbreak, there’s never a dull moment as a parent. That’s why, when they grow up and leave the nest, it’s exciting yet scary. Feelings of sadness,…
Moving in together is a big decision. When one or both of you have children, that decision affects more than just you and your partner. Wheaton World Wide wants you to make the right move by knowing what questions to ask before moving in together with your kids. We’re not family therapists, but we’ve been…
Summer is the most popular time of year to move—and for good reason! The kids are out of school, you don’t have to deal with cold weather, and the driving conditions are ideal. However, it’s still moving, which can be extremely stressful no matter what time of year it is! But we promise, it’s possible…
Every parent knows that keeping your kids happy means keeping them well fed. During a move, snack time can interfere with precious packing time, and picky eaters can test stressed out parents. Fear not, we’ve got 10 snacks to keep crew members of all ages fueled for the long haul. From endlessly fussy toddlers to…
Household Moves, Preparing for Your Move
Moving day is right around the corner. In the midst of packing, storing, wrapping and planning, don’t forget to take care of yourself by drinking plenty of water and eating well! The best way to ensure you stay nourished is by planning ahead and prepping your moving day snacks and meals. Not sure what to…
Moving can be overwhelming no matter how old you are. Packing, living in clutter, transporting you, your stuff and your family from point A to point B… there’s a lot to handle. Not only do you have to organize your personal belongings, but there’s a chance you have to organize the kiddos in the family…
Household Moves, Preparing for Your Move
Most people don’t take very good care of themselves while they’re moving. There’s so much going on that it’s easy to let proper nutrition and hydration fall by the wayside. Resist the urge to use a drive-through for every meal or to skip mealtimes altogether! If you eat right during your move, you’ll feel better…
It’s not often that “moving” and “fun” are in the same sentence. Making a move fun simply isn’t really a priority for most people. And why would it be? You have about ten million other things to worry about. Moving with kids is a different story, however. If your kids aren’t having fun during a…
Kids are resilient, but research has shown that frequent moves can be stressful for shy children. Kids with extreme shyness may suffer acute sadness when they leave valuable friendships and familiar living quarters behind. You can use several methods to help your shy kids while relocating. The following strategies can ease your child’s transition from…
When your circumstances change, your current house may no longer work for you. Whether you’re upgrading from a condo to your first home, downsizing, or moving to a home that better suits your growing family, the prospect of buying and selling simultaneously comes with a number of challenges, including the important step of figuring out…
