By Lina Acosta Sandaal, MA

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Planning a move is tasking; when it comes to those in the tween-teen years it is especially difficult.  At this age their social world and their place in it is of high importance.  It is important as a parent of a tween or teen to hold this in mind when moving or transitioning them to a new social world.  Here are some 4 tips to keep in mind:

<strong>1. Give advance warning and information.</strong>

It may seem easier to hold off on telling the children about your upcoming move.  You may want to spare them the stress and worry.  However, last minute changes can be very difficult on the tween/teen.  They need to be able to process and understand how the world they know will be changing and predict what it will be like in the new place.   Allow time for dialogue and for questions, reassuring them that no question will be left unanswered (as long as an answer exists).

Read the rest of the blog on <a href="http://www.lostweens.com/parenting-advice/tips-for-moving-with-tweens-and-teens.html" target="_blank">Los Tweens</a>