Having a tween or teenager can be very stressful on many levels. This is especially the case when trying to keep them (and you) organized at home. What was once toys taking over all the space is now electronics and sporting equipment. What can you do to keep your house under control while raising tweens and teens? Strategies to Use With Your Teen I asked my sister, mother of two teens, for advice. She had two valuable insights:
Open Communication My son, now almost a teenager, is used to the regular decluttering sessions we do in his room, which includes the open communication of what works and what doesn’t. One struggle we deal relates to the laundry. He forgets to put away the clean clothes in the wash basket and then dirty clothes get thrown on top, making extra work for us. Many times, this results in him having no clean clothes to wear to school. I don’t want to be overly involved in putting his clothes away, so I’ve learned to not worry about how he puts the clean clothes in his drawers. If he can’t find something, it’s on him. He is now realizing it’s better to roll the clothes so they fit better in the drawers. Finally, if he doesn’t put the clothes away when I ask him, then he loses his phone. Speaking of losing his phone, this consequence also occurs for other organizing matters. You would think that the home for his school bag and sporting equipment is right by the front door—but there is actually a place where he is supposed to put it. Instead, he comes home and just drops everything in front of the door. We’ve told him that we’ll only remind him once about putting them in the proper place. If he doesn’t do it, he loses his phone. This has worked for us most of the time, and he now has started to put these things in their proper place. Proper storage solutionsIt sounds crazy, but more storage is key! You would think little kids need more storage and less when they get older, but that’s not the case. Older kids have books, slime, arts and crafts, electronics, make-up, hair products, and tons of clothes, shoes, hats, and purses that all need homes. Think through what your tween or teen needs to keep their stuff organized and come up with systems that can keep your home tidy and clutter-free. Why Is This Important? Organizing is important to teach teens:
10 Tips for Keeping Your Teen or Tween Organized
What Not to Do With Your Teen or Tween Make getting organized and staying on top of things a positive experience. Here are five things to avoid when working with your teen.
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My word for the year is Growth I am welcoming 2020 with open mind I want to help more people, teach others, provide more resources and to have my blog reach many more people who struggle with clutter Growth is not only for my business but for me personally! One can never stop learning and growing especially when you have a soon to be teenager! What is your word? My Goal for you in 2020 is Simplify Start Simplifying No more resolutions:
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AuthorAnnie Kilbride is the CEO of Life Simplified, LLC a professional organizing business. Visit www.lifesimplifiedpo.com for more information. Categories
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