Harrison Fray offers the following royalty-free article for you to publish online or in print. Feel free to use this article in your newsletter, website, ezine, blog, or forum. ----------- PUBLICATION GUIDELINES - You have permission to publish this article for free providing the "About the Author" box is included in its entirety. - Do not post/reprint this article in any site or publication that contains hate, violence, porn, warez, or supports illegal activity. - Do not use this article in violation of the US CAN-SPAM Act. If sent by email, this article must be delivered to opt-in subscribers only. - If you publish this article in a format that supports linking, please ensure that all URLs and email addresses are active links. - Please send a copy of the publication, or an email indicating the URL to [email protected] - Article Marketer (www.ArticleMarketer.com) has distributed this article on behalf of the author. Article Marketer does not own this article, please respect the author's copyright and publication guidelines. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this article. ----------- Article Title: Top 5 Tricks to Get Your Kid to Clean the Room Regularly Author: Harrison Fray Category: Children Word Count: 618 Keywords: parenting, kids bedroom ideas Author's Email Address: [email protected] Article Source: http://www.articlemarketer.com ------------------ ARTICLE START ------------------
Many parents are frustrated when it comes to getting their kids to clean up their rooms and keep it that way. You are not alone if your kid enjoys playing and scattering all the clutter in his/her room, and then leave it that way until the following morning. Of course if you hate clutter, you'll pick up the toys and stuff off the floor and the cycle goes on each and every day. But don't fret because there are top 5 tricks to get your kid to clean his/her room. You don't need to use pressure to get things done since most kids react negatively and resent that. (1) Use designation Teach your child to designate specific areas in his/her room for each toy or item. If you wish for him/her to keep all the toys in a chest, then show him/her how to properly do it; same goes for books, bags and other items that he/she uses. If this is a tough task, use labels to designate each type of item. Label chests that are used to keep toys, desk drawers and cabinets for school items, and so forth. Show and teach your kid that keeping his/her belongings in their proper designated areas is an important routine that should be done at the end of the day. (2) Set good examples to your kid Don't expect your kid to be an organize guru especially if you and the rest of your family are not cleaning up your clutter too. What a kid sees through the actions of his parents and siblings will reflect through his/her own actions. Make sure that you and your older kids are setting good examples to your little one so it would be easier to instil the importance of cleanliness and orderliness in his/her room. (3) Make cleaning fun Turn your cleaning session into a fun game so your kid will enjoy the task instead of dread it. You may set-up a challenging game such as beat-the-clock to finish the clean-up or singing and dancing while organizing the items to their designated places. Think of alternative ways to do this so your kid won't get bored of the routine. (4) Give reward or positive reinforcement for a job well-done Don't expect your 3-year old to end up with a squeaky-clean room; it won't happen yet, but it will as he/she ages. No matter how small and imperfect the result of your kid's clean-up, always give a reward in various forms. You may give allowance to your grade-schooler per day or per week for a great clean-up; a favorite treat for your little one; or a special prize for a general cleaning session with your 6-year old. You can also make your own reward much like those star rewards given at school. Let your kid boast the stars he/she will get by sticking them onto his/her room's corkboard or door. You can also make printed certificate of recognition via powerpoint. Kids love getting rewards, so make the most out of this opportunity. (5) Avoid criticizing your kid's efforts A kid is still a kid. Don't expect that he/she will do the job perfectly, that's why you're there to guide and show the right way to do things. Constructive criticisms may be okay, but not always. Kids might think of it as a scolding, so be mindful before you say anything that may be perceived as a negative remark. Getting your kids to clean-up and organize should be a positive experience for both parent and kids. Remember, do not force or put too much pressure on your kids if they are not following your instructions right away. Let them take time to understand the importance of cleanliness and always be there for them for guidance and support. Harrison Fray is an experienced and expert home decor planner who specializes in kids bedding and kids room decor buying. Drop by http://www.kidstoddlerboutique.com and see what Harrison recommends. ------------------ ARTICLE END ------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
