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“Moving Kit” Helps Children Ease Moving Stress

A new study at Boston University shows there could be a negative effect on kids whose families move often.  Researchers found many children’s math and reading scores dropped each time their family relocated.  They also found higher rates of emotional and behavioral problems in children who move frequently.

Aside from the research, many parents have seen how difficult moving can be for children. So Our Town America is encouraging parents to create “Kids Comfort Moving Kits” to help with the transition. […]

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Kids’ Comfort Moving Kit for National Moving Month

Our Town America Raleigh Moving KIt

While moving can be exciting, it’s also one of the most stressful times for children.  A study by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology finds kids who stress over moving often have lingering problems in adulthood.  That’s why Our Town America and local Raleigh franchise owner, Bassam Safi, have created the “Kids Comfort Moving Kit”- a stress-busting box of goodies that keeps kids upbeat and optimistic on the trip to their new home. […]

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Direct Mail Expert Launches Franchise in South Puget Sound

Our Town America South Puget Sound

Our Town America, the nation’s premier New Mover Marketing franchise, has announced its first Washington location in South Puget Sound.  This is big news as the Our Town America business model, a Direct Mail Marketing program specializing in delivering warm community welcome packages filled with free offers for new residents, is a perfect fit for South Puget Sound – a fast-growing city filled with local businesses eager to develop loyal relationships with new customers. […]

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New Movers are a Mission-critical Audience for Auto Dealerships

Remember the days when the new family in the neighborhood received a homemade pie and directions to all the cool spots around town from the family next door? Sadly, in today’s increasingly mobile and tech-savvy world, housewarming gestures are rare. And with moving numbers back on the rise, millions of movers are forced to explore their new town on their own and blindly seek out new relationships with area businesses. […]

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