When you decide it is time to move, it is important to engage your children in the process.

Depending on the reason for the move and the distance, moving can cause some concerns for children that parents may not pick up on right away.

It often means going to a new school, leaving favourite playmates, and a lot of uncertainty about what the new neighborhood will be like.

Things will go a lot easier if your children support your efforts to get your current home sold. It is important to engage the children in keeping their toys and clothes picked up.

Teenagers may be especially touchy about strangers invading their space, and may resist keeping their room in "showing" condition.

It is also important for the family to stay out of the way when the house is being shown. How can you get the whole family involved in the sale?

Include everyone in the discussions about the move and invite the children to participate in house -hunting trips.