19. Can't Get Your Family to Help Keep the House Tidy? 4 Simple Decluttering Habits That Actually Stick

Are you constantly picking up after everyone in your house and wondering, “Why am I the only one who cares if this place stays tidy?” Maybe you've tried asking your kids to clean up. Maybe you've yelled. Maybe you've threatened consequences. Maybe you've simply given up and decided, “It's easier if I just do it myself.” I get it. Getting kids to do anything (especially something new or uncomfortable) can be challenging. Here’s something to consider. What if we've accidentally created homes that are actually too difficult for our children to manage? Too many toys. Too many clothes. Too many books. No clear place for things to go. Expectations that don't match their age or ability. And then we wonder why they aren't taking responsibility. In this episode, I'm giving you four simple decluttering habits that can actually stick—and as a former first-grade teacher, I'm going to show you how to think about your home the same way you would think about setting a child up for success in the classroom. We're also going to talk about the hard parts. What do you do when your child throws a fit? When you're exhausted? When it's honestly easier to just do it yourself? When your child pushes back against a new expectation? If you're tired of feeling like the only person responsible for keeping your home together, you're going to want to listen to this one.   Connect with me in my FREE FB Group! https://bit.ly/TheOrganizedSAHM  FB/Instagram -＞katie.lensing Contact - > katie@simplyorganizedwithkatie.com Podcast -＞ theorganizedsahm.podbean.com