School is now well underway. Everyone is getting settled into their daily routine.
The question now is "Do you have a calm and stress free routine ?". If not, why not? The answer is probably because things are not as organized as they could be.
Kids are never too young to start learning how to be organized. Kids as young as three can be taught how to put their toys away.
School age children should have a daily routine. Everything from getting up in the morning, getting dressed themselves, making their beds and getting their backpacks all ready for school. This includes making sure they have their lunches!
By making kids responsible for themselves they can start learning organizational skills. It also helps takes the pressure off of the parents.
Even though as a parent you might want to do everything for your child....you would be doing them a disservice if you did. Don't you want your child to marry someone that can take care of themselves? Someone that helps around the house?
By teaching your kids some basic skills when they are young you are setting them up for success!
Kids love to learn new things. They love to think that they are in charge. Let them be....in charge of themselves!
As a parent your job is to give the kids tools they can use in everyday life. Being organized is a crucial tool.
Parents, especially single parents, need all of the help they can get. Teach your child to be self sufficient and you too will reap the rewards.
And don't use the excuse "I am not an organized person myself". I have a lot of clients that aren't organized themselves....but they know the right people to teach their kids various skills.
If you can give your child piano or gymnastics lessons.... you can give them "organizing lessons". It's something they will use forever. Not that being able to do a cartwheel isn't important!
By starting young and having expectations from your children you are helping them be a better person. Their teachers, bosses and future spouses will "Thank You"!
Start Today..... Raise an Organized Child
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