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Parents have the ability to instill important life skills early on in their children’s lives. Organization is one life skill that can prove useful to any individual. By allowing your child to learn organization at an early age, you can begin instilling good habits that carry on into adulthood.
Make Cleaning Fun
Whether your child is two or twelve, making cleaning a fun project can benefit both parent and child. There are many adults who dread the prospect of cleaning up after themselves. This is simply because they never got into the habit of cleaning as a lighthearted game. For example, you can include a timer and create a game of “speed-cleaning” as a race against time. You can also ask your young child to pick up and organize blocks according to shape or color. Enjoy cleaning with smiles on both of your faces.
Develop Good Habits
Teach your child to get into the habit of cleaning up after themselves. Cleaning may not be fun for your child. However, keep in mind with consistent effort and time, your child will cease to complain. Cleaning up will become second nature for your child.
Set an Example
Children mirror their parents. That’s why it’s essential to set an example for your child. If you’re teaching your child to clean up after himself or herself, then make sure that you’re cleaning up after yourself. The moment your child sees you become lenient on the standards that you place upon yourself, the more likely your child will break the rules themselves.
Offer a Reward
You may want to offer your child a reward for a job well done. A reward may be given after one job or after a period of consistent progress. It may be in the shape of a favorite food or a new toy. Be sure to explain why your child got their reward, so that your he or she can strive for more.
