When asked why they aren’t putting something away (toys or clothes) kids very commonly answer, “Because I can’t reach the hook/shelf/drawer.”
Parents often fail to create systems that kids can maintain themselves.
Get down to their height and see what they can reach. Then install hooks/shelves and systems based on their reach.
Bonnie Joy Dewkett is a nationally recognized organizing expert, author, motivational speaker, and internet radio personality. She began organizing as a child, and she has been organizing ever since. Her company, The Joyful Organizer®, creates and implements organizational systems for the home and office...
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