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When we found out that we were going to be moving to a new country for my husband's job, I could tell that my kids were more than a little freaked out. We talked with them at length about the transition, but they were really apprehensive about accepting the change. However, after we talked with a few other parents who had been through the same thing, we learned great coping mechanisms that would help them. We showed them pictures of our new place, and explained interesting local customs. After awhile, they started to warm up to the idea. My blog is about helping you to teach your kids to adjust to change, so that they aren't left struggling with a difficult transition.

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Finding a Top Notch Moving Company to Make Moving Easy

15 September 2015
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If you have to move hundreds of miles away from your home or further, save headaches and prevent concerns by hiring a long distance moving company. The professionals are considered experts for a reason, and they can reduce the stress of your home.

Here are a few things to think about when trying to pick a moving company.

Credentials, Reviews and Cost

You need to spend some time researching the company you're considering using, so read reviews on the Better Business Bureau website, on social media and through other online sources. Make sure that the company has all of the necessary insurance required to insure the belongings that they'll be transporting for you, and they agree to repair or replace anything that gets damaged.

When they have proven they can be trusted, get a quote for the move. Compare the quotes with others, and then determine if their price is competitive enough.

Organization and Planning

Staying organized takes anxiety out of moving. If the movers are doing the packing for you, ask them to write the room that the box came from, and keep track of how many boxes go to what room. In the new living space you can put signs on the doors for what boxes are going to go where, so you don't end up trying to sort through the mess at the other end.

If there are items you don't want packed in the moving truck make sure you get them shipped or packed before you go. Take any safe that you have with you in the car. Know in advance when you'll have utilities shut off and turned on at both places.

If you need to have the items left in the truck for a couple of days or longer before you move in, ask the moving company if they are able to store the items until that time. Many companies that have multiple locations are able to store the trucks until you are ready to move into your new place, in case there is some time before you will get out there, or before your new property is ready. If you are hiring a moving company to help you with your travels across the country to a new home, make sure you hire the best.

Contact moving companies, such as A W Moving & Storage, to find one that will best suit your needs.