Moving can be an adventure - it may mean a new job, a better house or some other important step forward in your life.  But how do your kids feel about it?  Experts point out that children view moves in a different light from their parents and that, frequently, the benefits of the relocation are much less apparent to them.  The following tips may help you ease your child into this exciting process.

• Let your children know about the move as soon as possible, and let them help plan it.  Experts suggest taking them along while you are house hunting, if practical.  Ask them to make a list of the pros and cons (maybe pluses and minuses for them) of your prospective houses.  They'll be more enthusiastic if they can participate.

• Try to ensure family teamwork throughout the move.  Children are often more comfortable if they play an active role in the move.  Let them help pack up their room.  Hold family meeting regularly to discuss the schedule and the tasks to be completed.

• Make a scrapbook of your children's lives in your current home. Host a going away party for your children and make sure to take photos of everyone for the scrapbook.  Have the kids write their names and addresses in the book for your children to refer to after the move!

• And most importantly, remember that you should try to remain as upbeat and positive as possible about the move.  Most moving professionals agree that your mood will impact other family members and that if you look at the move as an exciting adventure, it is likely your children will feel similarly enthusiastic.

Ultimately, moving can be an unsettling experience for a child.  Hopefully some of the steps outlined above will help make your move more pleasant and exciting for your child.