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Arrange a space in your kitchen where your children are able
to access their own dishes. They can help unload the
dishwasher and set the table!
Place your child's clothes in a drawer or another area
accessible to him or her. Your child can be involved in
picking out his or her clothes as well as putting away laundry.
If you want your child's clothes to match- put in items that no
matter what your child picks, it will match!
Make using the bathroom easier for your child! Place a stool
at a high sink so that your child can reach the faucet to brush
teeth or wash hands.
Use plastic, stick on hooks to make cleaning items available to
your child. Children desire to be involved in what the adults
around them are doing- including cleaning! Involve them!
Purchase a small, plastic cleaning caddy and spray bottle.
Fill the spray bottlle with water and bit of vinegar. Children
love water and will enjoy cleaning the windows in your home!
If you do not have drawer or cabinet space available to put your
child's dishes, a small caddy like this will do wonderfully. It is also
important, when possible, to provide your child with dishes that
are child sized and easy to carry, as well as durable.
Children enjoy doing things for themselves! Provide them
with a small pitcher that they can pour their own drink from-
water, milk, juice, etc. Be sure not to put too much liquid, in
case of spills!
"It is my personal
approach that creates
the climate. It is my daily
mood that makes the
weather. I possess
tremendous power to
make a chid's life
miserable or joyous. I
can humiliate or humor,
hurt or heal. In all
situations, it is my
response that decides
whether the crisis will be
escalated or
de-escalated and a
child humanized or
de-humanized."
- Haim Ginott
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