Academic concerns when relocating with a child

Written by The Steele Group Sotheby’s International Realty

Moving to a new community along with your family can be an exciting experience. However, coping with the change could be difficult for your child. If your child was particularly attached to his/her previous school and friends, the logistics of the move might influence the child’s adjustment. Moving across the country can require more adjustment than moving across town.

For many children, moving tend to be a positive experience as it gives the child the opportunity to make new friends, adopt different hobbies or new interests and increases their overall social confidence. Having to adapt to changes can forge the character of the child. Maintaining a positive attitude towards the move would be reassuring to your children and could make them adjust more easily to the idea of relocation.

If your child is of school-age, he/she is likely to be more concerned about fitting in with the new classmates and dealing with changing academic requirements. The personality of your child will help in coping with studies and new social style. Adjusting to a new school could be easier for your younger child if an older sibling is attending the same school.

The educational system of Virginia ranks among the top 10 states on the U.S. Department of Education’s National Assessment of Educational Progress. You can choose to relocate to Richmond for its educational system. The Steele Group Sotheby’s International Realty provides services of real estate Richmond VA. They can help you find perfect Henrico county homes and other Richmond homes for sale.