Getting Your Family Involved

Here’s a home organization tip to try. Get your entire family involved. I know what your thinking, “Yeah right.” It may take some persuasion, but getting your family on board for this undertaking can make this project better for everyone. It will help your feelings to know you’re not alone in this. Also, once everything is organized, everyone will know how to keep it that way. They will want to keep it organized because of the hard work that they put into it.

Communication is the key to getting your family to help. Have a family meeting and let your spouse and children know what your plans are. Tell them the importance of having an organized home. For instance, you will be less stressed, and that is good for everybody! There will also be more time to spend together doing what you enjoy. Everyone will be happier when things are easier to find and there is less clutter.

When you are ready to start, make a list of things that each child can do to help. Remember to keep things age appropriate. It shouldn’t be too difficult for small children because most young kids love to help Mom and Dad. Picking up toys and putting them where they belong is one simple task for kids. Learning to put dirty clothes in the proper hampers is another. Use this as an opportunity to help them develop good habits of organization and cleanliness. For older children, let them know that they are a valuable part of the family, and you need their help too. They can sort through toys or clothes to decide what they want to keep and what they want to give away.

You decided to organize your home to help you and your family. Don’t become too hard on your family if they have a little trouble adjusting. It isn’t easy to break old habits. Offer gentle encouragement and try not to nag. Try to be patient with everyone including you. Your goal is to make life better; you don’t want to add more stress on everyone in the process.

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