Make the big move easier for the whole family — with less stress and more structure
Relocating internationally is a major milestone — especially when you’re moving with kids. New language, new routines, new school: Children experience these changes in their own way. That’s why thoughtful planning and emotional support are key to helping them adjust.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to prepare your child for an international move, how to find the right school or childcare solution abroad, and how to create a smooth and supportive transition for the whole family.
Why Preparation Is Everything — Especially for Families
For adults, moving abroad is a logistical challenge. For kids, it’s an emotional one.
The earlier and more sensitively you prepare them, the easier the transition will be — for everyone.
Common challenges when moving abroad with children:
- Different school systems and languages
- Leaving behind friends, relatives, routines
- Adapting to unfamiliar cultural norms
- Limited time for emotional preparation
- Overload from managing housing, storage & admin tasks
6 Tips to Make Moving Abroad with Kids Smoother
1. Start researching schools & childcare early
Public, private, or international school? English-language programs? Tuition fees? Begin exploring your options 3–6 months ahead of time.
2. Involve your kids in the process
Show them pictures of the new home, talk about the destination, and read kids’ books about moving or the new country. This builds trust and familiarity.
3. Keep school & health records ready
Many countries require translated vaccination records or placement tests — plan ahead and request any needed documents in advance.
4. Allow for an adjustment period
If possible, arrive a few weeks before school starts. A slower pace helps kids adapt emotionally and gives you time to settle in.
5. Stay engaged with the language
Use bilingual books, age-appropriate language apps, or attend local parent-child groups — kids learn naturally through play.
6. Accept that transitions take time
Regression is normal. Some kids adapt quickly, others take months — what matters most is consistent support and open communication.
Too Much to Manage? Let SaveSpace Handle Your Extra Furniture & Family Belongings
Between toys, cribs, strollers, and furniture, moving with children means moving a lot of stuff — but not everything needs to come with you right away.
SaveSpace helps you store what you don’t need right now, so your focus stays on settling your family in.
Here’s how it works:
- We pick up your boxes, furniture, toys, and equipment right from your home
- Store everything in secure, clean, dry, video-monitored units — long- or short-term
- You get a digital photo inventory — perfect for keeping track while you’re abroad
- We deliver your items whenever you need them — to your new home, or even internationally
- Only pay for the storage space you actually use — no contracts or hidden fees
📦 From baby cots to winter coats — SaveSpace keeps your family’s things safe, so you can focus on starting your next chapter together.
Big Moves Are Easier When You Have Room to Breathe
You’re taking care of your children’s emotional transition — we’ll take care of the logistics.
Store what you don’t need yet — and make space for your new life abroad.
📦 Book your storage space today and move internationally with confidence — with SaveSpace