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Tips for Adjusting the Family After a Transfer C hances are if you aren���t a military or government employee in the Stafford and Fredericksburg area, your neighbors probably are. Because of the proximity to various military bases and government agencies in the region, Stafford and Fredericksburg have a high transient population often calling this area home for a small timeframe. That means that people are often on the move! Along with the excitement of moving to a new destination come the burdens associated with a transfer. Finding new schools. Choosing new healthcare providers. Making new friends. Figuring out where the heck to get your car fixed. However, with some careful planning and some practical advice from some seasoned movers, moving to a new location can be a relatively seamless transition. What better experts to ask than military spouses themselves! Here, some military spouses share tips on making the moving transition an easier one. 16 Fredericksburg Parent and Family ��� March 2013 ��� Whenever we moved I always made sure my son ��� by Kerry l. pinto had his favorite things with him. After getting into the new house, the kitchen and my son���s room were always first priorities. 1. - Shaun Manning Farmer I plot out pet-friendly hotels (preferably with a pool) along the route to the new place. That way, once we are on the road, we are not going from place to place trying to find a hotel that will accept pets. Also, because the kids have been stuck in the car all day, they can play in the pool and hopefully get a little tired before bed time. 2. I love www.militarybyowner.com. It���s a list- ing of homes owned by military folks looking for other military renters or buyers. Even if you don���t end up renting or buying from this site, it���s a great way to make contact with military people in the neighborhood who can offer insight into the area, schools, shopping, etc.