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Other than occasionally acting like a big kid, or taking care of someone else’s on a temporary basis, I personally don't have any children and can only imagine the true experience of having to care for them full-time.
Yet, what I do have to share is some tips and strategies that I have picked up during my quest to learn more about organizing. And since this week’s topic is residential solutions, I thought I would include a few strategies in helping to organize kids spaces too.
Let’s talk strategy first, after all these little ‘Mini Me's’ learn fast and they learn from you so keep in mind five little tips:
As for making it easy for kids to stay organized, consider these tips:
Lastly, give the little ones a special hug for me!
Michelle
Other than occasionally acting like a big kid, or taking care of someone else’s on a temporary basis, I personally don't have any children and can only imagine the true experience of having to care for them full-time.
Yet, what I do have to share is some tips and strategies that I have picked up during my quest to learn more about organizing. And since this week’s topic is residential solutions, I thought I would include a few strategies in helping to organize kids spaces too.
Let’s talk strategy first, after all these little ‘Mini Me's’ learn fast and they learn from you so keep in mind five little tips:
- Set an example. If your space is tidy they can learn from it.
- Talk straight. How are they going to know what your expectations are if you don’t tell them.
- Make play out of it. Have a race, have a prize, and have fun!
- Make them your partner. Ask their opinions and get them involved.
- Stick to your guns. If you don’t enforce rules they soon learn there aren't any.
As for making it easy for kids to stay organized, consider these tips:
- Provide low level closet rods so kids can reach their clothes and put them away.
- Put mostly used items on lower levels.
- Use big, bold and colorful labels and pictures to grab their attention.
- Remove closet doors and obstacles from their path.
- Rotate and store out-of-season clothes and less-used toys.
- Set limits on number of toys and clothes so they can focus, rather than get distracted by too many choices.
Lastly, give the little ones a special hug for me!
Michelle
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