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[quote=Anonymous]It's very normal for them to not be excited about this, so I think I would give them some space to be sad. Maybe come up with some kind of "ceremony" to say goodbye to the old house. Not sure how old they are, but depending, you could have them draw pictures of their favorite parts of the house, take pictures of them in it, tell stories about it, maybe print a photo book about it. Balance this with also talking about the new house and the good things it will have. If you're up for it, give them a chance to select a paint color for their new room, or a new piece of furniture. Find ways they will be able to incorporate some familiar things from their current rooms into the new place -- maybe a picture that you'll bring and hang in a similar place or something. Maybe plan to have a big party when you move in (just as a family) -- with a cake and their favorite food, as "move-in" day. They could even decorate a bit.[/quote]
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