Once they can read, lists work great! How about a picture like the one above of how you like it done, then they have to match the picture when they are tidying up?
That's kind of a touchy subject. Their rooms can look like a tornado hit and when I suggest kindly (or in a loud manner, whichever) they put their stuff away where it goes (because it all does belong somewhere) I am informed it is already clean...sigh.
Our youngest. In the past, I have called her "Sassy B" and my brother thought it was short for "Sassy Bi*$#". (He must have real high opinions of my parenting skills.)
"Doughie"
Our oldest. Why Doughie? This is a name her little sister came up with years ago. If I knew why, and how to fix the economy, I would be a rich woman. So, we will call her the flattering name of "Doughie". (In later years, It will provide her therapist even more fodder.)
"Big C"
He had many other suggestions, however, I want to keep this blog clean.
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That's how I put my stuff away... except luckily there are no windows on my bureau. :D
My kids never put stuff away how I would like it. I reorganize when they are not looking.
Once they can read, lists work great! How about a picture like the one above of how you like it done, then they have to match the picture when they are tidying up?
That's kind of a touchy subject. Their rooms can look like a tornado hit and when I suggest kindly (or in a loud manner, whichever) they put their stuff away where it goes (because it all does belong somewhere) I am informed it is already clean...sigh.
Yes, I totally have to be specific with my children. And even when I am specific, somehow, they still manage to do things their own way! :)
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