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<\/a>There is data supporting the idea that kids raised in organized homes do better in school, stay in school longer and feel more secure. \u00a0These reports tell us that organization and efficiency play a role in a successful life\u2026.as if we needed one more reason to get a handle on our stuff!<\/p>\n
What\u2019s the best way to teach your kids to be organized?\u00a0 Be a good role model.\u00a0 Show them without arguments, nagging or assigning cleanup as punishment. \u00a0If you clean by the stash and dash method, the kids will do the same.<\/p>\n
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- \u009f Create a sense of pride in clean rooms and organized schoolwork.<\/li>\n
- \u009f Even the smallest children will feel helpful when the bins that store their toys are within their reach.<\/li>\n
- \u009f Picture labels to help them remember what goes inside.<\/li>\n
- \u009f They also love tackle boxes for games and toys with lots of little pieces or items like little cars and building materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Most parents say it helps to simply reduce the NUMBER of options that kids have to play with. \u00a0They regularly clean out and donate outgrown toys or put a few of the birthday gifts aside to help kids keep the choices under control.<\/p>\n
A great tip for easing the morning chaos is to use sticky notes. \u00a0Give each child has a different color sticky, and whatever is needed for school tomorrow gets \u2018stickied:\u2019<\/p>\n
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- \u009f gym clothes,<\/li>\n
- \u009f band instrument,<\/li>\n
- \u009f permission slips<\/li>\n
- \u009f homework<\/li>\n
- \u009f backpack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Kids put all of this in the \u2018ready to go\u2019 spot so Mom and Dad can check overnight.<\/p>\n
Not only to organized kids feel proud, systems like this cut down on morning stress for everyone\u2026 and fewer emergency trips to school to drop off \u00a0forgotten lunches!<\/p>\n
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