![]() ![]() “Do you want to pack up the dolls or the craft first?” or “Would you like five more minutes before packing up?” goes down heaps better than “You have to pack up!”. My kids react a lot more favourably if they have a choice about something. Divide and conquer if there is more than one child. When that’s done, give them a different job. Chunk it down and tell them to put all the dolls in the dollhouse. And a long list of instructions won’t be retained. Yelling “Kids! put away your stuff!” can be pretty meaningless. It’s the equivalent to the workout playlist I use when I go for a run – uplifting and motivational. Put on a tune they love and make it a fun ritual. Play them a fun video like this to get their cogs turning. Kids love personifying inanimate objects. So their favourite items go to their homes. So that their play space is calm and welcoming. Talk about taking care of their things so that they are not stepped on and broken. No easy access to play dough, for example. For little kids you could keep some things out of reach. Limiting how much can be out at one time keeps mayhem to a minimum. Have them pack up one game before starting a new one.Get inspiration from their playgroup or childcare. If your kids can read, use words and have them help you make the labels. Label every area and tub so that things are easy to put away. Have plenty of space in the cupboards rather than cram everything in. Clear your cupboards and play areas of broken toys and anything they don’t play with. Having full, messy cupboards also means nowhere to put all the stuff on your surfaces. Create a curated space that inspires rather than overwhelms. More toys doesn’t equal more play - if anything the opposite is true. ![]() Get rid of toys they don’t use, and things that make a mess. So how do I get my kids to put away their stuff? RELATED: The messy house mantra that helped me.RELATED: Mum’s hilarious post-COVID decluttering plan.No more stepping on Lego for you! Source: supplied. ![]()
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