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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Best Places to Live for Outdoor Families: 12 U.S. Cities Worth the Move

Kids & Pets

The best places to live for outdoor families include Boulder, CO; Bend, OR; Boise, ID; Salt Lake City, UT; Asheville, NC; and Burlington, VT. These spots have stable economies, strong public school systems, and... Read More

A parent holding a young child amid moving boxes in a partially packed living room

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

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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

a group of children all wearing colorful backpacks run happily towards their school building

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

Tips For Moving With Pets

Kids & Pets

Moving is already plenty stressful for people, but pets can feel that disruption even more. Changes in routine, loud noises, unfamiliar surroundings, and long travel days can make them anxious, overwhelmed, or more... Read More

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

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

An aquarium full of orange and white fish, substrate, and rock formations

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