Getting Organized (from SP Magazine’s Issue 1 Vol 1)
October 27, 2008 at 8:33 AM Leave a comment
Clean Up
4 ways to help kids learn about organization
By Patricia Diesel
Did you know that by having a routine and being organized you can reduce the level of stress within your home?
Providing structure and discipline within your family is a way to instill good habits for your children that will foster their well being and bring you peace of mind.
Make it routine
One way to teach your children how to become better organized is by modeling your very own routine. Routines show children how to be responsible, thus making them feel safe and secure.
A simple routine for your children can begin with setting a ritual bath-time and story-time followed by lights-out. This promotes a sound night’s rest and overall good health.
Make it clean
Showing your children how to clean their rooms and maintain the messiness is another way to show your children the skills of organization and can also reduce the risk of accidents.
Introducing the concept that a child’s room is a place to retreat from the daily stresses and worries will help them take pride and have respect for their space.
Make it simple
A smart way to lower your kid’s level of frustration is to simplify their lives. Take a look at what activities your children are involved in and then rate the level of importance to their well being. If your children are continually stressed out, ask yourself what’s the payoff? Does it makes sense to continue down the same path or do some of the activities need to be cut back?
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Make it last
Depending upon the age of your children, think about what you can begin teaching your kids right away that will become life-long skills for them. Is it learning how to boil water and working your way up to cooking a simple meal? How about sorting the laundry then progressing to doing the wash and maybe even ironing? Simple household chores such as taking out the trash and vacuuming the floors are smart ways to introduce segments of good housekeeping rules.
Children are products of their environment and a clutter-free home promotes a clutter-free mind.
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