Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Earn Your Keep

At a recent MOPS meeting, I had a conversation with a group of mothers about teaching our little ones how to clean up around the house. Most of them were pleasantly surprised when they found out that my toddler makes his bed, helps with the laundry, helps unload the dishwasher (no knives and forks of course) and cleans his play room!

I explained to them that I definitely have an A-type personality and my children have helped me clean around the house since they started walking. This is abnormal for many, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I believe that it is imperative that we start teaching our children the importance of cleanliness and organization at a very early age. Not only does doing so teach them a sense of responsibility, but it also teaches them an essential life skill that will help them in many other areas and aspects of their lives in the future.

I know that most of us have heard the saying, “cleanliness is next to Godliness” a time or two. We know that God likes order and we want to be in right standing with Him. It’s not always easy to maintain cleanliness and order with little ones running around. However, we should take the time to teach them the importance of this principle and show them how to do age appropriate cleaning tasks.

I know that some of you may not agree with my practices, but I know that what I am teaching my children is having a positive impact on them in many ways. I would love for you to share your tips on how you motivate your little helpers, as it relates to cleaning and staying organized by commenting below this post at www.savedmom.com. Thanks for your continued support of Saved M.O.M.!

Mommie Blessings,

Saved M.O.M.
(S. Press)

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