After your move, you will face a new set of challenges of settling into your new home and neighborhood. In some cases, settling in can be as stressful as the move itself.

Here is a quick list of things to remember that will make the first couple of weeks a whole lot easier:

• Unpack your “first night in your new home box” and start to organize your toiletries and other important items.

• Start organizing your clothes in the appropriate closet areas so you can get a feel for your new home.

• Wait at least 24 hours before turning on appliances and electronic items.

• Select a staging area for unpacking and start with high priority items first.

• Encourage the entire family to unpack their items and organize them in their respective rooms. This often helps kids feel more in control of their new environment.

• Begin introducing yourselves to your immediate neighbors. They can offer helpful information on many things that you may need in the coming days and weeks.

• Take drive in your new neighborhood to locate some important places, such as the post office, police and fire stations, hospitals, gas stations and the children’s schools.

• If time permits, select a local restaurant and have a family meal in your new neighborhood. This is a good opportunity to take inventory of what you have accomplished and to address any of the family’s concerns.

• Transfer insurance policies to your new agent.

• Provide your new doctor and dentist with your medical history.

• If you have moved to another state, contact the local department of motor vehicles to exchange your driver’s license and register your vehicle. Some states require that you take a new driver’s test.

• Find a new bank, pharmacy, dry cleaners and other services.

• Contact the department of sanitation to learn about trash day and recycling in your neighborhood.

• If you’re inundated by documents and files in your new home, decide what must be kept and for how long. Make sure to file them away in a safe place. If needed, look for local storage facilities or even a mobile storage container to help you handle the transition period after your move.