tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8061759706929163295.post5729360812100758102..comments2023-11-05T04:16:16.537-07:00Comments on Smart and Trendy Moms: To Clean or Not to Clean?♥Jennette♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/07433728808830583796noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8061759706929163295.post-9077128271217069172011-08-31T20:34:06.209-06:002011-08-31T20:34:06.209-06:00Great post.
My 3 year old is responsible for cle...Great post. <br /><br />My 3 year old is responsible for cleaning up after himself every single night- if he took the toys out in his playroom he is expected to put them back where they belong before he gets in the bath to go to bed. <br /><br />He is responsible for picking up his clothes and making his bed too.<br /><br />I am serious- of course I help a little if he actually NEEDS it, but I believe responsibility should be taught at a very young age and he seems to thrive on helping. He LOVES it... I think its a positive thing.Mabel's Labelshttp://www.ninjamommers.com/mabels-labels-coupons/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8061759706929163295.post-11241444066055393852011-07-11T14:37:50.195-06:002011-07-11T14:37:50.195-06:00A great post. We struggle with this all the time....A great post. We struggle with this all the time. I want to instill good habits in them but don't want to turn it into a showdown of wills. Plus I know I was a total slob until I realized I had to live in my own filth once I got on my own-- and I cleaned up fast. So I might be too lenient. But we do keep our shared spaces clean, and I let their room fall apart if that's what it takes. They are supposed to be responsible for their own space as well as our shared space.<br /><br />I love your blog-- if you want, check out mine too: http://hmcnaron.blogspot.com/h. mcnaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608873362153808777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8061759706929163295.post-64794566017045834012011-03-03T23:10:28.081-07:002011-03-03T23:10:28.081-07:00I clean whenever I have a chance to. Picking up is...I clean whenever I have a chance to. Picking up is a continual task for me with a three year old. :-)Blogger Broadcasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177927207762765419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8061759706929163295.post-57958958376071328072011-02-25T15:00:52.099-07:002011-02-25T15:00:52.099-07:00Thanks for sharing the great ideas!Thanks for sharing the great ideas!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12161044507844736797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8061759706929163295.post-30720414364196882512011-02-25T08:32:17.697-07:002011-02-25T08:32:17.697-07:00My kids are two and three years old. They are req...My kids are two and three years old. They are required to help pick up their toys in the living room and in their bedrooms. I recently discovered, though, that the promise of a Hershey's kiss goes a long way toward them doing it all on their own. LOL.That Bald Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8061759706929163295.post-64095626654387762632011-02-25T08:02:22.054-07:002011-02-25T08:02:22.054-07:00I remember my mom telling me every weekends to alw...I remember my mom telling me every weekends to always clean my room...I guess you really have to be more patient with them. :)ChinaDollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12567067604453645885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8061759706929163295.post-37256299639215639492011-02-25T07:47:07.140-07:002011-02-25T07:47:07.140-07:00We created a chore list for our boys. Some of th...We created a chore list for our boys. Some of the things on it - help set and clear the table, put away clothes, clean up toys, ect, ect. They only make $2 a week, but they know they need to do their chores to get paid. We've printed out a chore chart, so they get to check off after they have done their chores. They don't always do their chores without a reminder or do them the way I would, but it helps.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03554324029318783215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8061759706929163295.post-90142180052777942812011-02-25T06:02:54.396-07:002011-02-25T06:02:54.396-07:00My ten year old has a list of choirs that have to ...My ten year old has a list of choirs that have to be done everyday. simple stuff, like feed the cat, take the dog out, take the garbage bin in after school (if it's trash day), and just generally picking up after herself. I also make her fold her own laundry, but I put it away (only because I am a serious neat freak). She does get punished if her few choirs aren't done, but she also gets rewarded if they are done. The reward you ask? We buy her a small hersheys bar, if all choirs are completed, on Friday. I am seriously not one to let my kids have a bunch of sugar, so maybe this is why it works. She really looks forward to her weekly treat. I can't blame her though, I love chocolate too!<br /><br />You could make a chart (a cute crafty one of course) with their names and choirs. Then put stickers on them when they are completed. If they get enough stickers they get a prize. Hope that helps! I find that rewards work so much better than punishment.Prudently Painted Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06863826383248001701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8061759706929163295.post-91849397008041797232011-02-25T05:40:23.530-07:002011-02-25T05:40:23.530-07:00I have the same problem. But I know someone who is...I have the same problem. But I know someone who isen't allowed to play with their friends before they have cleaned up their room. It actually works. I haven't been able to make it work here in my household. So I am looking forward to see what other people write.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com