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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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Moving Soon? Get A Few Things Before You Start Packing To Avoid Pain And Injury

24 July 2016
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Moving to a new home, whether it is in another neighborhood, city, or state, takes a lot of work. While you may be fine with hiring professional movers to take care of loading, driving, and unloading, you may want to handle everything related to packing to save some money on the total moving costs. It is easy to jump right into the process by starting with items that you do not intend on using until after the move. But, before you get started, you should pick up a few things to avoid getting injured while packing.

Support Belt

One of the actions that you will be doing throughout the entire move is lifting. It is important to lift with your knees by bending down, grabbing the object, and then coming up. This is a hard thing to remember to do, especially if you do not have a job that instills this safety measure until it becomes second nature. A support belt for your back will not only help you lift boxes, furniture, and other belongings related to your move, but it will give you a constant reminder to lift with your knees and not your back.

Gloves

It is likely that you will be getting into some dusty, unseen areas while packing. These spots could harbor insects or spiders that could bite you if you do not notice them. Work gloves are an excellent addition because they will prevent any creatures from being able to cause harm to your hands or fingers. But, work gloves do a lot more than just protecting you from bites, they make packing a lot easier on your hands. You will not end up chafing your palms and fingers when moving furniture and putting things into boxes.

Do not hesitate to pick up some workout gloves if you exercise at the gym or at home on occasion. These gloves are designed for lifting heavy weights, so they will protect your hands and give you a better grip.

Knee Pads

They might not be the most attractive thing to wear around, but knee pads serve a huge purpose. Working on hard floors such as tile, concrete, and hardwood can quickly lead to knee soreness, even with jeans on. Knee pads will absorb the impact you make with the ground when getting on your knees while packing.

If you want to enjoy a pain and injury-free move, getting these items will help you realize this goal. If you need more assistance with your move, consider contacting companies like Hollander Storage & Moving.