2 1/2 Year old...hard Time Moving to New home...HELP!

Have you just told him things will return to normal in just a little bit? Kids that age have no concept of time so they think things will continue until they stop.

When we built our house my older two were 2 and 4, they were out there with me at least three days a week looking at the house. They picked out their bedrooms when they were just framed, I asked what color they would like the hall bath since they would use that. We dreamed about the house together.

Although you can't go back in time and do that you may be able to reference times he did see the house so that he understands the process. Because of including them in the process they just both set to setting up their part of the world as if that was the most normal thing to do.

I guess I am saying you need to help him find his sense of control again, that is all he has lost.

Give things a chance to calm down. He'll be okay, he just needs to get back to the point where he knows everything is stable again. Are you staying in the same general area, just a new house? Or are you moving to a whole new town?

It's not really about moving it's that his day to day routine is now changed because of the move. Give him tasks to 'help mommy' and take frequent breaks to do silly things with him. It'll take a little longer but be less stressful. And try to do a lot after he's in bed for the night so you can work undisturbed.

He is 2.5. Expect rough roads for the next 6 months, or longer. A major develomental shift happens before their 3rd bday,
and they strive for independence. He will still be sweet, but expect some fight and uncoopertiveness.

Potty regressions are normal. Just remain positive, and he will overcome it soon.

No other advice, just hang in there, give him lots of reassurance and love.

I recommend giving him more of your undivided attention, and then also involving him in unpacking games, like popping all the bubble wrap and building box towers.

Moving is a big transition and lots of mommy and daddy attention will make it much easier.

Oh, poor guy. He just doesn't understand what's going on. Give him hugs as often as you can. Reassure him that while Mommy is very busy right now, things will calm down soon.

Do you have any family or friends close that could watch him for the day? My dad really helped us out by watching our son. We were able to work so much faster, and our little guy got some much needed attention.

As soon as you move and things calm down he's going to be just fine. He might be a little clingy for a few days until he gets used to everything and trusts that you are really there with him. But he's going to be just fine!