TIP – It’s also important to talk about what mess is OK – so they don’t go too far the other way and become very picky with how things need to look at all times. This is a good first step, as it leads them into the idea of tidying up slowly, rather than trying to get them to change their habits overnight. Kids are always looking and learning – and when you make the rest of the house clutter free and tidy and they see the benefits of this, they may just want that for themselves.įor example – you can literally tell them that you have time one day to take them somewhere because the house is already tidy. Just as you can lead by example for a partner who doesn’t want to get on board with your decluttering / organising efforts – so too can you do this with your children. Sound good? well, here are some tips to allow you to get the results you want, without any of the hassle you don’t… Helpful Tips For Getting Kids To Tidy Their Rooms #1 – Lead by example around the rest of the house You need to get the balance right between letting them do it themselves, and giving them a helping hand (whether they realise you’re doing that or not!).Īt first you’ll probably be doing the majority of the work, and over time you’ll do less and less until it’s all them. Yes, teenagers will want much more independence in their space, but even younger kids will appreciate you giving them a say in what happens to it.Īlso, you won’t teach them those valuable life skills that they’ll need when they move out of home if you do it for them all the time. Part of you wants to let them get to the point where they want to keep it tidy themselves, but the other part is wanting to get in there and just get it done.Ībove all – it’s important to allow them to be an active part of the solution. Most parents are constantly asking “Why is my child’s room always messy?” or “Why can’t my kid keep their room clean?” – and it’s a real frustration.

Tidy up room