How to Teach Your Children to be Organized

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Teaching your child to be organized takes time and patience. Follow these steps to start the process.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

Lead by example. Keep your areas tidy and organized.
Step 2

Have a realistic expectations and rules. A young child may need more encouraging and some type of reward system.
Step 3

Pick out colorful cubbies and make a game out of organizing and cleaning up.
Step 4

Consider messy vs. dirty. Some children will never be as neat and organized as you would like them to be. Meet them halfway.
Step 5

Get rid of excess stuff. It helps clean up a room right away.

Tips & Warnings

Donate an old item when you buy a new item for your child.
Make it a daily routine. Kids easily get overwhelmed if they have to clean up a weeks worth of stuff.