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I once wrote a piece on getting children to tidy up without going insane. It’s strange how your kids are full of energy when it comes to taking toys out, but suddenly collapse when it’s time to pack them away. I understand that part of that is emotional letdown after a play date has ended or it’s getting close to bedtime, but I still insist that if my daughter takes toys out, she must help to pack them away.

To help with that, we have them stacked in clear plastic boxes on shelves, with one box for each category of toy. Putting away becomes much easier with this system. Of course, I have to help, but I don’t mind that as long as she is doing some too. With both of us tidying up we can get done in ten minutes, especially if we make it into a fun competition. What strategies do you use to make cleanup go smoothly?

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