Kids & Pets

Moving with the whole family — kids and pets included? Browse our guides on keeping everyone calm, safe, and taken care of before, during, and after the move.

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A man and a woman are carrying moving boxes in a bright room, surrounded by packed boxes. A playful beagle jumps up on them.

Experts Share How to Make Your Pet Feel at Home After Moving

Kids & Pets

Moving already puts a strain on your human family members as you upheave your entire life. But your pets don't get the luxury of understanding the reasoning — they just suddenly find themselves hoisted into a new,... Read More

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The Ultimate Guide to Moving With Kids: Insights From Experts

Kids & Pets

Moving is a very physical experience — you’re literally relocating all your worldly goods from the place you currently call home to a new living space. But it’s also an emotional experience, especially for kids.... Read More

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The Comprehensive Guide to Moving With a Child

Kids & Pets

Moving for adults is a generally stressful and draining event, but relocating with your child comes with even more physical and emotional needs. While we adults can tell ourselves, “just deal with it,” and have... Read More

A parent helping an autistic child sort through familiar belongings in a packed-up bedroom during a move

How To Move With an Autistic Child

Kids & Pets

Moving with any child requires planning and patience, but when you move with an autistic child, the entire process requires a different set of rules. For starters, you'll need to keep structure and predictability... Read More

Two children exploring a forested hiking trail with backpacks on a sunny day

Best Cities for Bringing Up Adventurous Kids

Kids & Pets

Hearken back to the days of yore when you were just a young ‘un. What was your favorite thing to do? Children love thrilling experiences and the novelty of trying something new—and it’s good for their brain. We... Read More

A happy dog and cat playing together in the living room of a new home

Help Your Pet Adjust to a New Home: Moving Tips for Dog and Cat Parents

Kids & Pets

Moving already takes a lot of effort and planning, but when you add pets into the picture, it can be even more stressful — for you and them. The boxes, the strangers, the unfamiliar scents and sounds — it’s a lot... Read More

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A Parent's Guide to Moving Schools with Confidence

Kids & Pets

Whether prompted by a move or a carefully weighed decision to find a better fit for your child, transferring schools can bring a mix of uncertainty, hope, and a lot of questions.

How will my child adjust? Will they... Read More

A man, a woman, and a child are seated on the living room floor, with packing boxes scattered around them, and they are drawing on the lid of the box

15 Tips for Moving With Kids: Practical Advice for Parents

Kids & Pets

Moving to a new home is a lot of work, and when you add kids to the mix, it can feel like an even bigger challenge. A successful, stress-free move with children involves knowing how to talk to your family, how to... Read More

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How to Pack Fish Tanks and Aquariums

Kids & Pets

Setting up a new aquarium is easy. Moving an established one, on the other hand, takes a lot more foresight. Fish tanks are fragile and prone to scratching and cracking. Likewise, many fish are extremely delicate... Read More