Moving to a new home can be exciting but also overwhelming for kids. A great way to help them adjust to their new surroundings and feel more comfortable is by exploring the neighborhood together. From visiting local parks to discovering family-friendly restaurants, helping your kids engage with the community will make the transition smoother and…

Moving can be a stressful experience for anyone in the family, particularly young kids. Switching schools and leaving friends behind is tough! For your kids, the various unknowns can cause fear, worry or even anxiety. At Wheaton, we’ve seen that movies can act as a great therapeutic tool to help kids better understand and cope…

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…

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…

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…

Moving overseas is a big deal. It involves more than just the logistical aspects of scheduling, planning, packing and transport. It’s about completely abandoning the people, places and culture you’re used to and adopting surroundings that are brand new. This can be challenging for adults, so it’s no surprise that it’s usually even more challenging…

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…

All moves require travel from your current house to your new home. When you move out of state or even across the country, you may not have the option of driving to and from your past and future residences with your personal items and family. When homeowners move over long distances, it’s sometimes more efficient…

When you envision yourself earning your undergraduate or graduate degree, you don’t see yourself doing it in the United States. You want to experience new cultures. You also want access to different programs and specialties than you’d find in the States. So you’ve decided to study abroad. However, as exciting as the prospect seems, you…