Getting your Kids Together

Ask any kid today if they feel stressed, rushed or disorganized – and most of them will answer with a "Yes". They have so many activities and more demands on them at school that the more organized they are the better.

Kids need to be kids…..however, living in a disorganized environment will cause stress at any age – but more so on kids – as it is usually out of their control. There is also a level of embarrassment that comes with living in chaos especially if they want to have their friends over.

Monkey see…Monkey do.

If you want order in your home, you need to teach it to your children. Kids feel important if they are a part of the solution – not the problem. So get them involved.

Why not try this great tip when it is time to get your kids to clean up their toys: Have them go through the house and pick up only red toys; then, when they're finished that, have them go and get all their blue toys or all their leggo. This keeps things simple for them and clutter free.

Do they have too many toys? Get your kids involved in the clearing of the clutter by putting all unused toys in a box for the less fortunate. They can do the same thing with their clothes too.

Keep things really simple when shopping for school supplies. Are there things from last year that can be used again this year? Backpacks, paper, pens etc. This will save money in the long run if your children are taught how to reuse.

Plus, for each kid why not have a basket on top of the fridge or in the hall closet that will hold all of their school notices, backpack and homework. Take 5 minutes at the end of the day to see what notices need to be signed and returned. This will save the rush first thing in the morning.

To keep things clutter free and organized for the kids Birthdays, Christmas, Grad, etc., why not try the following tip:

Ask family and friends to donate money to one of your child's favorite Charities? Get your children involved with the Charity as well so that they can see first-hand how their "gift" is being put to use.

Teach your children "a place for everything and everything in its place" and that "less is more". I am sure that once your kids get organized and clutter free, you will find they are less stressed, have a better attention span and are happier.

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