Most common questions used to investigate
Are you planning to involve your kids?
Do you plan to get rid of some stuff?
Do you have a plan in place?
Do you want to change the decor?
Is your bedroom clean?
Do you have enough storage tubs or cupboard shelves to organize things?
Common conclusions
That is a great idea! But also make sure you have specific tasks for them to do, especially if they are young. You can involve kids as young as three years to clean their bedrooms, but since they cannot think like adults, give them small and doable tasks that are appropriate for their age and skills. For example, you can ask your three-year-old to pile up all the legos in a tub, and this is sure to keep them entertained for hours.
While cleaning, keep a tub or a box aside where you throw in all the stuff that you think should go. But before you finally discard, talk to your children, and explain to them the importance of discarding things from time to time. Work with them and get them into the habit of donating things they no longer need or use. This is more important if you have young children as they may find it hard to let go of things, even if they have not touched it for months.
If you haven't cleaned your kids' bedroom in a long time or if they have become too cluttered, start with a plan, as simply diving in can feel too overwhelming. Ideally, start from a specific point like the ground or the cupboard, and work your way through the rest of the room. Also, if you are running short of time, clear one part of the room, and keep the other for a different day.
Changing the decor can be a time-consuming job, so make sure you plan well for it. Decide on what you want and visualize the look and feel of the new decor. Involve your children in the decor too, and allow them to make a few choices, so they feel important and happy too. But make sure you define the boundaries for the decor, as you don't want it to look too jazzy or get beyond your budget.
It is hard to expect your children to keep their room clean if your room is not. So, lead by example, and keep your room clean. Declutter if you have to, so the room looks clean and pleasant. Your kids will automatically follow suit, and over time, cleaning will become a routine habit for all of you.
Invest in some storage tubs as this will make cleaning easy. You can also ask your kids to organize their things in a more orderly way when you get them some storage bags and tubs.
Half your job is done! So, start organizing things into the right boxes and ensure they remain there.
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