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Regression after moving house

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Mazzatron · 22/07/2022 14:05

Moved about an hour away 6 weeks ago, with a 1 year old and a 3.5 year old.

It's a positive move in most ways, closer to family, close to the sea, more space.

We did lots of prep work, visited the house a few times before we moved, talked about it a lot. Even had a few sleepovers before official moving in day.

However my 3.5 year old is having a pretty intense behaviour and sleep regression. He's become scared to sleep alone, he's also been really resistant and defiant at times - much more frequently than usual (he's a highly strung person as it is). This week he's been talking about our old house and people we used to see regularly but he can't seem to properly articulate what he's feeling about it all.

It's so hard to watch him struggling. He's missing some friends. He'll start the new preschool in September but went a few times before they broke up for summer.

We've tried to keep other elements of his routine the same and keep him busy.

Just wondered if anyone else's little one went through this or similar when you moved? What helped? How long did it last?

Thank you 🙏

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JuliaMumsnet · 29/07/2022 15:27

Just giving this thread a bump OP - and wishing you the best.

Mazzatron · 01/08/2022 13:05

Thanks @JuliaMumsnet Smile

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