Keeping the kids busy is a challenge
for any mother, particularly when they are bored and cooped up as in the
current pandemic situation. And things can be even tougher if you want them to
do something productive. Still, parenting is all about finding possibilities
for the impossible, and mommies have the talent that is needed to achieve the
mission. Getting the little ones engaged with a declutter project is a great
idea you can try this stay-at-home season. You will just have to apply a few
easy tricks to convince them for doing an amazing job. Here are some you can
try.
Teach them
to purge
The biggest problem with young
children is that they aren’t really happy with the idea of purging the old
stuff. But that’s exactly what they need to do for effective decluttering. The
first thing you need to do, therefore, is to teach them the importance
of giving up the old stuff. Show them the joy of giving and they will definitely be
happy to give away their toys, books, clothes, and stuff to someone who needs
them. Though it wouldn’t be easy to convince them, try to do it by narrating
stories or showing a movie. As a rule, ask them to check stuff at the end of
every month and set aside things they do not need or use.
Explain that
ownership comes with responsibility
As a parent, you would love to pamper
your child, but it is equally important to teach them that ownership comes with
responsibility. If you are getting them the stuff they want, it is their duty
to take care of things. Explain to them the principles of Home Organizing, from putting clothes in
their closets to keeping books on the shelf after reading and not leaving their
toys strewn around on the floor. Have them clean their room twice a day, in the
morning and evening. Help them initially and let them take over the
responsibility eventually.
Guide by
action
Parents are the first teachers for
children, so you can start early with guiding them through your action. The
child is more likely to emulate your actions rather than just obey your
commands. Whenever you go on a declutter drive for any part of your
living space, seek their help or at least have them present. Make the project
exciting for them so that they are more than happy to participate. For example,
you can engage them in checking the expiry dates of food and drinks when
cleaning up the kitchen or refrigerator. Or you can get their help for packing
the stuff to be taken out to be given to charity. Take them along to the
charity organization where you donate because the experience of giving would
teach them the value of gratitude.
Decluttering may sound boring to
adults but kids can find it exciting, provided that you make it that way for
them. Just follow these creative ideas and you can definitely engage them for a
productive contribution to your declutter projects.
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