Moving is a stressful process for the whole family. Unfortunately, adults often get so caught up with packing boxes they forget about the emotional impact a move can have on the kids.

There's excitement in being on the move and traversing long distances. But moving far away from a curren residence is also a life-altering event that takes courage and readiness. Also, the challenges are far different from a local move.

At best, clutter is a distraction and, at worst, a health hazard. The bottom line is that clutter is bad. But homeowners don’t need an ancient Chinese belief system to tell them they have too much stuff.