Four things to remember when moving homes in Qatar with children
You may have to move home in Qatar as a result of a new job or expiry of your tenancy contract. Whatever the case may be, moving is a difficult task especially if you have children. Here are few things to consider while moving homes in Qatar with children:
Talk to them: If the kids are old enough, explain to them why you are moving in the first place. This will help them understand and prepare for the big change.
Ask them to help organize: Once you’ve communicated the reasons of moving homes, you can seek the help of your kids to organise their own belongings. You can ask them to keep aside all unwanted toys and books, which you can later donate to charity or sell. If your kids are changing schools because of this move, be sure to check with the new school you plan on enrolling them in, if their old books and stationery can be reused.
Get help with packing: You can seek the help of older kids to pack their belongings. Even though most of the moving companies in Qatar offer packing facilities, it would be wise to make kids responsible for their own stuff. Breakable toys and other valuable items, if any, should be properly bubble wrapped so that it is not damaged in transit.
Make sure to label and separate: Always remember to label the boxes properly by room and even drawers so that unpacking is seamless. Boxes containing breakable toys or other items should be marked “fragile” so that the movers handle it carefully, and all your kids’ items should be carefully labeled so all items are found in one place. For toddlers, be sure to pack a couple favorite toys with you and in your car so they remain entertained throughout the moving process - the last thing you need to be doing is rummaging through a packed box for a favorite blanket!
Have a long discussion with your kids a couple weeks before your move and answer any questions they may have.
If possible, try to take your kids with your when you’re looking for new houses so they feel like they’re part of the process and become more familiar with their new surroundings.
When you’ve set up a plan and assigned responsibilities to everyone in your household, be sure to go to ServiceMarket and request free Qatar moving quotations from leading Doha movers.
ServiceMarket recommends you do this at least two weeks in advance to ensure availability of the movers and to sort out any special requests you may have, such as setting up the kids’ rooms first, or delivery of packing boxes in advance.
