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06.13.08, 16:56 PM General Topics
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We are moving in a month. Need to break it to DCs before someone does. Can anyone recommend any books, tricks or anything to help me break the anxiety of a new country for a 4 and 5 year old? many thanks [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.13.08, 04:56 PM Flag
 

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I don't think the children will be anxious about moving to a new country any more than moving to NJ. One concern will be whether than can bring all of their toys and belongings with them (not sure if you can in your case). Then they will be upset at leaving their friends. We got gmail accounts for our kids and their teachers passed out their contact information at their going away parties. I think that kind of good-bye celebration was really good, especially for our eldest (6yo). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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thank you so much for this. i have a feeling they might be a little young for gmail accounts. i was goign to leave like we were leaving on holiday no good bye party. is that a bad idea? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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Well, I wouldn't like to trick my kids like that - what are you going to tell them when they ask about "home"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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We have done a few international moves. The children were absolutely fine...as long as mommy and daddy were going with them, no big deal. Dh and I were much more anxious the the kids. Tell the kids it is exciting...do not let them know you are anxious or nervous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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Sounds like you're projecting your anxiety. 4 and 5 year olds don't feel anxiety in that way. They tend to get excited about novelty. It's how you present it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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