Cleaning with kids; The ultimate guide for busy parents: Minute Cleaning Hacks

For many of use cleaning is no fun, so it’s no wonder we may have trouble motivating the youngsters to get on board. In today’s Cleaning with kids; The ultimate guide for busy parents: Minute Cleaning Hacks we will share some tried and true tips for getting your little ones involved in the cleanup.

Cleaning With Kids: The Ultimate Guide For Busy Parents

It’s no secret, making the mess usually more fun than cleaning up the mess. Cleaning up after little ones can oftentimes feel like a never-ending chore. Getting the kids to help with the cleaning can teach them responsibly while giving you that helping hand you desperately need.

Go Over Each Step With Them

None of us woke up knowing the “correct” way to clean. We pick up tips along the way as well as good ole trial and error. So, if we want the kids to get on board the cleaning train, we’ll need to walk them step by step through each task. Cleaning an entire room may feel like cleaning an entire hotel to your young ones, but if you are with them to help, you’ll be surprised how quickly they will get the hang of it. Bonus, a clean room without the fuss.

Create A Routine

Cleaning an entire room in one go may not be the way to go. Try breaking up the cleaning into small tasks that are done at regular intervals. By creating a routine for the children to follow not only will they become accustomed to what needs to be one, but it will be easier for you to keep track of what has been completed. For smaller kids, try making a picture chore chart on a dry erase board. Then you can check off the tasks as they are completed. Pinterest is a fantastic resource for finding crafty suggestions.

Make It Fun

It should come as no surprise that the fun stuff always gets done. Cartoons, watched. Video  games, played. So, use that same logic to get the chores done as well. Try playing their favorite music, role playing or make clean up time a memory game of where does this toy belong or what letter does this start with. Once engaged cleaning will be less job and more bonding time.

Compliment Then Correct

After your littles have completed their clean up, they will be beaming with pride about the job they’ve done. Let them know they’ve done a fantastic job, then you can offer up suggestions for next time in the form of tips. When it’s time for the next scheduled clean up, remind them of the great job they did before and let them know you’re sure they will do a great job again. We all love a compliment, and the kids are no different.

Rewards Always Work

A reward system is always a kid favorite. Whether the prize is more screen time, a sweet treat or monetary it can be an excellent incentive to get your kids more involved with the cleaning process. Bonus, it can go a long way to building a strong work ethic for the future.

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