Remember when you were a kid, were you allowed to have a room that was a complete disaster area? Probably not. If you find that your child's room turns into one huge mess, you need to teach to your child to put his or her things up. Not just so they will have a clean room, but also because you're laying the foundation for their organizational skills as adults.
Give your child the items he needs to be organized. Shelves in his room will be used for books, games and toys.
A toy box will come in very handy. A multitude of toys can be stored in a toy box and when you get a solidly built wooden one, it will last for years to come.
Many parents instigate a simple rule, "Don't get out a new toy until you pick up the toy you have out now". Once your child gets in the habit of putting whatever toy of the moment he is playing with to get out a new one - you'll see the mess factor go way down.
Also, teach your child to put his dirty clothes in a hamper in his own room or wherever you have your laundry hamper. This will serve two purposes, he can be a little more independent as well as keep his room free of dirty clothes on the floor.
These are just a few ways to help your child learn to pick up for himself and also you're teaching some clean and simple life skills your child will take all through his adult years and pass on to his own children.
Labels: boys, furniture, girls
by: Child Basics
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