Sadness:
You will almost certainly experience some sadness when you are moving.  You may be sad to leave the HOUSE - Wherever you are moving from, it has been your home and your family has lived there together.  Even if you are moving to a better place it’s normal to feel sad about leaving the one you are familiar with.  You will most likely be sad about leaving PEOPLE - It won’t be just your friends you will miss, but everyone else who is a part of that place and therefore a part of your life.  It’s common to also miss the PLACE - The weather, your neighborhood, nearby attractions, your school, and everything that you know well now might be replaced by something new.  All this sadness may seem overwhelming now but if you talk with other people about it and accept it as part of the process to work through, things will get better.

Anger:
Sometimes we move because we want to, but more often we move because of some other circumstance.  People (even adults!) will feel angry at having to move.  This is completely normal but it’s important not to let it consume you and overshadow the things that are important.  It’s also important not to hold your anger in or take it out on other people (like your parents who are probably stressed out already!).  Let it out by talking to other people about how you feel (but not yelling AT them). There are plenty of people out there who have gone through the same thing and will be willing to lend you an ear.

Fear:
Some fear or nervousness is the one emotion that every single person- young or old- is going to feel when making a move.  The easiest way to combat this fear is to learn everything you can about the new place and to plan ahead the things you will do to make the move go easier.  Talk to others about how you are feeling; especially the members of your own family.  Your parents may be able to answer some of the questions that are in your head. You may even be able to soothe their fears a little.

Anxiety:
There are a lot of practical details that go into moving that can cause a lot of stress; the anticipation can be overwhelming. Be prepared for all members of your family to be extra sensitive and wound up tight during this time.  Think about relieving your own stress by making sure you have some relaxation time in every day when you read quietly, watch movies, do yoga, play sports, whatever it is that helps you to unwind.

Excitement:
Hopefully moving won’t be only tough emotions but also some good ones too.  Moving to a new place is really exciting. Meeting new people, seeing new sights, having a new room and house to make your own- these can all be really fun things.  Tap into this positive energy as much as you can during the transition time.  Excitement can also be contagious- try to lift other members of your family’s spirits by talking about all the fun things that you will be doing.