Bin Tidy

When you hear the word "child" What it brings to mind? Certainly not clean, tidy and clean - toddlers and mess seem to go together! But there are ways to keep the damage a young child can create under control, without tears of one of you.

Let's face it, it is possible to clean up after a toddler all day and still face a mess at the end of the day. But consider this - there is not much more practical to have to mess where it will wait for the day and evening before starting to pick up the pieces. This compromise will allow your child freedom important in her game, she can choose between its games without worrying they will be cleaned up behind her.

Try to be flexible as to clarify. If your toddler in the midst of building a city of brick or implemented on a teddy bear tea, then do not insist that he must put his toys away just because it is the end the day. Gently move the work out over the whole world and leave to pick up where he left off in the morning. If the project is finished, but is not yet ready to dismantle, then respect his wish to hold together for some time.

When it comes to cleaning time, remember that you are one who wants to be everywhere in order - your child is not disturbed. It is right that you take on some of the work. But making the process of cleaning a team effort. Try not to be overwhelmed by the disorder, and get a room or area at a time. Addressing a huge task into smaller pieces, it is less intimidating and frustrating for both of you. When your toddler help you, give them specific tasks one at a time, for example, "Put teddy on the tray, then place your plush dog beside him" rather than "take all your stuffed animals and put on the shelf.

Try to have fun cleaning process - instead of slamming your todd - "Put your toys away now!" why not "suggest that it is time for toys to go to sleep in their bed now?" Challenge your child to a race he can win is another way to clarify the pleasure, for example, "Let's see who can put more bricks in the bathtub by the time I count to ten!" Singing for the work can also go more smoothly. You can also do the cleaning in a learning experience - try teaching colors, saying, "You put away all toys, red, and I'm going to put the Blues."

Do not make work for yourself - invest in some easy to reach storage suitable for children - low and open shelves, bins and boxes shallow, ankles that are not out of arm's reach. Avoid using a big toy chest as toys will sink into the depths and break which will result in tears and frustration when your child can not find what she seeks.

Finally - do not insist on perfection. If your child seems to develop the disorder and confusion (and most do!) Do not insist she keeps her room absolutely immaculate. Make sure that the rest of the house is in order, but allow some flexibility in its own region. And once the work is done, why not sit down with a book Scruffy Bookstore - the place to find a large selection of young e-books - instant downloads to read together, after an exhausting session of clarify!