“Do it with your kids, not to them. Include them!”

Moving to Australia with kids? In this episode, Karen chats with Tracy Collins about how to help children adjust to their new life Down Under. From choosing the right school and managing goodbyes to handling long-haul flights and building new routines, this conversation is packed with practical tips and personal insights to support your family through the transition.

Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast

Tracy Collins is host of the UK Travel Planning and the Global Travel Planning podcasts. She has a background of moving internationally herself, and also has experience of moving to Australia with her daughter - plus she has a background in education and working with special needs children, so she has a wealth of experience to share. This episode covers:

• How to choose a school in Australia that fits your child
• Supporting your kids with leaving friends and family behind
• Long-haul flight tips for young children
• How to help kids settle into their new routine and social life
• The emotional journey for parents and children alike
• Why it's important to wait before planning a return holiday
• The power of involving your kids in every step of the journey
• And so much more!

Additional resources

• Listen to Tracy's other episodes on the New Life in Australia podcast: Moving to Australia and moving again, Housesitting in Australia and Planning a big holiday back to the UK.
• Read the blog post Tracy and Karen wrote together to accompany this episode
• Read this blog post about traditions in Australia and hobbies in Australia for inspiration.
• Check out Tracy's UK Travel Planning and Global Travel Planning websites.

You can find the full show notes and transcript over on https://smartstepstoaustralia.com/episode-38

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