Comments on: We are not our children’s slaves….

By: Ann at mommysecrets

Ann at mommysecrets — Thu, 22 May 2008 01:07:33 +0000

Great post - I love the way you empower your kids and teach responsbility! You are modeling the developmental assets - http://www.theassetedge.net. :)

By: Carnival of Modern Home Dwelling Day Seven: Organization, Part II at Today’s Homemaker

Wed, 21 May 2008 17:48:36 +0000

[...] We Are Not Our Children’s Slaves. Laura from Organizing Junkie reminds us that even though it might be “easier” to do everything around the house ourselves, taking the time to teach our kids will give them (and us!) long-term benefits. Preach it, sister! [...]

By: Jennifer, Snapshot

Jennifer, Snapshot — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:34:18 +0000

How great to hear you talk–and laugh!

Awesome.

By: bettypro

bettypro — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:18:52 +0000

Teaching children is a LEARNED process.
Just telling someone “teach your child to pick up” doesn’t register for some.
“We only know what we are taught” so if we dont have the information, it must be taught to us,,,,yes for some it is harder then it sounds.
Knowledge is power, so ask your friend if she knows HOW to teach her children to pick up after themselves, you may be surprised what the answer may be.

By: Downshifting Diva

Downshifting Diva — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:58:39 +0000

When I see clients with young children, I always say: “It is never to early to start… just like a time out, use the one minute per age rule… they can clean for two minutes straight if they are two, three if they are three etc. Make it fun but be consistent!”

Lastly, I have to thank my mother-in-law for teaching my husband to do laundry at 16. He still does it…even though he has shrunk a sweater or two…

By: Lora

Lora — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:35:18 +0000

Thanks so much for these links! I’ve found some great ideas!! I especially love the article on Stages of Responsibility. Very helpful for me.

By: PlanningQueen

PlanningQueen — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:33:57 +0000

I love this quote from author Elizabeth Pantley:
“Every single time you pick up a dirty sock, a used tissue, a crusty cereal bowl or a misplaced toy-every time you do this- you teach your child to believe in the “cleanup fairy.”

I grin and bare the mess in my boy’s room some days, until they can come home from school and clean it up themselves. Some days this requires me to use more restraint than others!

By: Homemaker Barbi

Homemaker Barbi — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:01:38 +0000

You are so right on. I passed on your article at Homemaker Barbi . Thank you for the sage advice about teaching our children by working alongside them!

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:01:53 +0000

here’s a quote I had found that I posted on my blog.

Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing. ~Phyllis Diller, Phyllis Diller’s Housekeeping Hints, 1966

http://creativetripletmom.blogspot.com/2008/01/project-365-in-2008-photo-of-day-26-27.html

Off to read your blog recommendations. Thanks.

By: Okie Sister

Okie Sister — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:34:41 +0000

My own Mom did all the housework. I would get up to go to the bathroom in the morning and come back into my room to find my bed made.
When I got married, I didn’t know how to keep my house clean and in turn wasn’t able to teach my daughter to clean.
Nowdays I crave oranization and feel uneasy if things are out of place. This is what lead me to your organinzing blog.
Thanks for all the great tips.