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“What an amazing resource this is! I wish I had it when I needed to clean out my mother's apartment after moving her to my house - and when my family moved from our house of 30 years to a new home. All of this information in one place is incredible! So many tips inside each chapter and checklists to help you every step of the process.”

– Rosanne Corcoran - Podcast Host, “Daughterhood”

“Moving is stressful, but when you add an aging parent to the mix, you have a recipe for strain, fights, and possibly failure. If you are moving or guiding a loved one through the relocation process, do yourself a favor and get this book!”

– Todd Emrick - Director of Business Development, Wheaton-Bekins Worldwide Moving

“Marty Stevens-Heebner lays out a comprehensive, structured roadmap on how to plan and execute a later-life move. Packed with wisdom, common sense and practicality, this is a must-have book for anyone planning a complex, emotional move --- in short, for everyone."

– Margit Novack, the founder of NASMM, now retired, and author of “Squint: Re-Visioning the Second Half of Life”

“A guide that’s as practical as it is reassuring. With How to Move Your Parents (and still be on speaking terms), you’ll have the expert guidance you need, in the palm of your hand, exactly when you need it."

– Matt Paxton, “Filthy Fortunes,” “Legacy List with Matt Paxton,” “HOARDERS”

“As someone who dealt with the chaos of a house emptying after the sudden death of my father and now anticipating the possibility that my mom and her husband will need to downsize, I am so relieved to have this book in hand. How to Move Your Parents is chock full of concrete steps and checklists, and also deftly addresses the emotional sides of relocating. Steven’s-Herbert has a warm and lighthearted style, making reading about something that carries heaviness all the more enjoyable!"

– Erin Burgoon, author of "Joy-Full AF"

“How to Move Your Parents (and Still Be on Speaking Terms) is a must-read for anyone navigating the emotional and logistical challenges of helping aging parents transition. As someone who’s had the pleasure of interviewing Marty on my radio show, I can say she brings the same compassion, intelligence, and genuine care to her writing that she does in person. This book offers real-world advice delivered with warmth and understanding—helping families handle one of life’s toughest transitions with grace and empathy. Highly recommended!"

– Valerie Van de Zilver

“The thought of moving my mother out of her longtime house was daunting! I found [Marty's book] incredibly helpful both in dealing with practical matters (when to do what, and suggestions on how to do it), but also in navigating what is truly a challenging emotional situation. Her suggestions for how to talk with a parent about letting go of items that won’t fit in the next place helped a great deal. Marty also peppers her book with a wonderful sense of humor, which helps to lighten what is, at heart, a difficult topic. Thank you, Marty, for sharing your wonderful insights with the world and for helping people to better navigate what is a trying time in the lives of adult children and their parents!"

– Stacy

“If you're dreading the day you'll have to move your folks or loved ones, this book is for you.

As someone who enjoys moving and has personally done 20+ moves throughout my life, this book is a GOLD MINE of valuable advice -- from all the checklists that'll save your sanity to the shocking discoveries you may find on page 141 that could end up funding the entire move. Moving yourself is one thing, but moving someone else is a whole other beast."

– Eden G