Getting Adjusted

Settling in might take a little while. You might wake up in your new room and think, "Where am I?" Take it slow and give the new place a chance. Once your house is growing on you, it will probably be time to start at your new school. You need patience there, too. You might feel funny if you're the new kid, especially if you start school during the year instead of in the fall.

Little by little, you'll make friends and feel at home in your new town. Maybe you were taking karate before, so you'll want to find a new karate school where you can keep working on your green belt. Or maybe being in a new place will inspire you to try something new — like art classes, guitar lessons, or the basketball team. The more kids you meet, the more your new town will feel like home.

And don't forget to keep in touch with your old pals. It can be fun to get email or letters from them and to catch up on what's new. Send postcards from your new city or town or email them a photo of your new room. Maybe your best friend from your old town will be able to visit you sometime. Then you can show off your new city and introduce him or her to your new friends. Old friends and new friends — what a great combination!