The article "Organziation Tip - Getting Kids to Clean Rooms" is about family, it was created by Kara Kelso.
I think we've all been there at one point in time.
The toys are
spread out on the folor and it's time to pick up. You ask once
to clean up tehir toys only to hear protests and excuses. This
time "Because I said so" may not do the trick.
Here's idaes on how to handle situations such as this:
1. Don't Give In This is an important one.
They learn nothing if
you pick up thier toys for them. Do not levae the room until the
job is done. If you pick up for them, they will never take you
seriously.
Children even 2 yeras old can pick up after
themselves (I've witnessed that! )
2.
Don't Take No For An Answer Back talking suold never been
accepted. If things beign to get out of control (fits, crying,
screaming, firm "no's"), a punishment is in order. Be firm, be
the parent. They might not be too fortunate with you at the moment,
but they'll thank you after on.
3. Make a Game If it's a daily struggle, try making a game out
of picking up. Give them a time limit, see how many of certain
toys they can put away, etc. The more fun for them the better
and easeir it will be on all of you.
4.
Take Away Toys If nothnig else is working, don't be afraid to
remove toys.
If they can't take care of it by putting it away,
they loose it.
We have a special storage room just for "off
limit" toys.
5. Rewards If your kids pick up without complaints and do a
good job, reawrd them. Brnig back toys taken away, make a
special snack, play a special game. Stikcers also make for nice
rewards if given in moderation.
While it may not be not hard for any of you sometime, remember you
are the parent! Don't give up, raising kids takes time. ;)
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