¿Qué debemos tener en cuenta cuándo tomamos la decisión de migrar con niños?
Dr. Richard Taborga joins Univision to discuss what families should consider when relocating to a new country with children — how to approach the conversation, prepare them emotionally, and support a healthy transition.
Relocating a family across borders is one of the most significant transitions parents can navigate — and children carry it just as deeply. In this segment for Univision, Dr. Richard Taborga shares what parents should keep in mind before, during, and after a move: how to open the conversation, how to protect emotional stability, and how to support your children as they build a new sense of home.
Preparing children for the move
Children pick up on more than we realize. Being honest and age-appropriate about the change — what will stay the same, what will feel different, and how they can help shape the new chapter — builds trust and gives them a sense of agency in the process.
“A move isn’t just a change of address — it’s a change of everything a child knows. Our job is to walk with them through it, not around it.”
Supporting a healthy transition
Consistency in routines, protected time to talk about feelings, and space to grieve the friends and places being left behind all help children settle into a new environment. Watching for signs of prolonged sadness, withdrawal, or anxiety — and reaching out for support early — keeps small struggles from becoming larger ones.