Thank you to our guest contributor: Anna Berry
When you plan to have a child, you must also
plan for their bedroom to become very messy.
Parents shouldn’t have to be the only ones to clean up the messes after
the kids have gone to bed. Children learn
new things very quickly, which is why you should encourage them to clean up and
organize their belongings.
Organization is needed because it helps children
develop a sense of discipline and a knack for cleanliness. Not only does this free up more time for you
in your day, but you’ll be teaching one of the most vital building blocks for
future success; staying organized!1) Build Shelving for Your Child's bedroom
Installing fun and colorful shelving in your
child's bedroom may inspire them to put away their belongings, the correct way,
once play time is over. Kids love to
collect things! And when they have a
shelf to display their treasures, they will be able to learn how important it
is to keep their room neat and tidy.
2) Put Leftover Containers To Good Use
There’s nothing more excruciating than
accidentally stepping on a piece of Lego that your kid forgot to pick up. You can give a new meaning to your unused
boxes by letting your child use them as make-shift containers. Small, unused containers cater to tiny toys
and treasures, which can help kids learn to organize better.
3) Combine Design with functionality
Instead of cluttering your child's bedroom with
book shelves and drawers, why not opt for an adorable cupboard that not only
looks great, but comes with plenty of shelf space and drawers! This will
undoubtedly help you save space in your child's bedroom.
4) Always have extra storage
As your child grows, the amount of stuff they
have will accumulate as well. By
providing pouches, bags and boxes, you and your child can ensure that the room
stays spic and span all year round!
5) Labeling storage boxes
There can be nothing more upsetting than losing
something precious to you; or hiding it for safe-keeping, only to forget where
it was stored. Make sure you instill in
your children the necessity to label everything that will be kept and stored
away for long periods of time.
Instilling that sense of organization will help
formulate good study habits for high school, plus later on in college. Start teaching these healthy routines as soon
as possible, so it becomes ingrained as a lifelong principle.
