A menudo los padres sentimos que mantener orden y limpieza con niños es una tarea bastante

compleja que consume tiempo, energía y esfuerzo y regularmente, terminamos sintiendo que
no es posible tener ambas. No obstante, diversos expertos en la materia y estudios realizados,
señalan que es posible e importante sentar las bases en esta cooperación y trabajo en equipo
para mantener un ambiente armonioso en casa y además, darles herramientas y habilidades
que le servirán para toda la vida.

La especialista en orden, Marie Kondo, creadora del método “Kon Mari”, escritora y
protagonista de la serie “Ordenando con Marie Kondo”, acepta que es una tarea que requiere
estrategia pero que es posible lograrlo a niveles realistas aplicando algunos consejos como:
comenzar temprano, niños desde los 2-3 años pueden llevar a cabo tareas sencillas de acuerdo
a su edad. Dar instrucciones específicas y explicar en qué consisten las tareas para que puedan
replicarlas de acuerdo a lo esperado, Asimismo, es importante tener paciencia, practicar desde
el ejemplo tener lugares específicos para cada cosa, así saben a dónde pertenecen.

Asimismo, los estudios sugieren que existen innumerables beneficios de que nuestros hijos
aprendan y apoyen en el orden y limpieza en casa tienen mejor autoestima, son más
responsables y están mejor equipados para lidiar con la frustración, adversidad y
gratificación pospuesta. Adempas desarrollan habilidades como organización del tiempo,
independencia y seguridad.

Estás de acuerdo? Aplicas esto en casa, Cuéntanos tu experiencia.

Research suggests there are benefits to including chores in a child's routine as early as age
3. Children who do chores may exhibit higher self-esteem, be more responsible, and be
better equipped to deal with frustration, adversity, and delayed gratification.

"If you decide an item is not quite right for you to keep, you can sell it with eBay Valet, donate
the item to charity, or pass it along to someone who might benefit from the item. For the stuff
you get rid of, make sure to have your kids thank it for the pleasure it's brought to their life (I
know it sounds strange, but try it!). And remind them that if an item no longer brings you joy, it
might bring someone else joy."

Parents can encourage children to begin the process, but they need to complete their tidying
before working with their kids."
"Don't decide what to get rid of, only decide what to keep
Children as young as 3 years old can decide what gives them joy and the key principle is that
each person should be making the decisions for themselves.
'force' another family member to tidy, not only will it not work, it could even have a negative
effect."

school work and art projects? This category of items is definitely in the 'sentimental' category,
and should be tidied at the very end of the tidying process, you should keep them in a binder or
rolled up in a paper tube if they are too big. if they truly spark joy in you or your child, display
them for everybody to see!

The more accessible and well-organized the materials are, the more the child will be
encouraged to play and to create. Kids love to select the materials, and the easier they can find
what they want, the sooner they begin the project and the more encouraging it will be for them
to get started."

"If it truly sparks joy in them, then you should keep it. The idea of tidying through my method
requires that each person make his or her own decision, even if other people in the family
disagree."

"What you can do, however, is make sure that your child keeps his or her things in the agreed-
upon area for their stuff. If your child has a favorite truck, or a favorite doll, make sure that the
item is kept in a special place, and stored there always."

Little ones can help match socks and learn the right way to fold their clothes, while two-year-
olds can learn that each of their items has a place and that's where they belong when they
aren't in use.
START THEM EARLY

LEAD BY EXAMPLE

KEEP YOUR OR YOUR CHILD'S FAVORITEs

CREATE BOUNDARIES FOR YOUR CHILD'S THINGS

Designating a space for kids' items is one way to keep control

ASSIGN EVERYTHING A HOME

Every single thing that is your child's should have a "home," or place where it belongs.

Sure, you can have final say, but respecting their decisions about their belongings goes a
long way in creating motivation for them to take care of their things. Automatically toss
items that your child has outgrown, are broken, or are missing parts.

SORT LIKE TOYS TOGETHER

USE CLEAR POUCHES

Instead of just using the basket system to organize toys, consider clear pouches or clear
bins to sort similar toys. This prevents kids from just dumping baskets to try to find one
item.

ORGANIZE IN STAGES

If you've read the book you know this differs from her recommendation of doing all the
decluttering at once. As a parent herself, Kondo now realizes this isn't realistic for parents
of young kids. Instead, she made the following modification for parents: tackle the kid stuff
in stages. For example, instead of tidying all the clothes at once, just tidy all the shirts in the
first stage.

STORE CLOTHES UPRIGHT

Instead of stacking clothes in piles, store them upright so everything can be seen a drawer
is opened. Just imagine how much easier this is when your kids can open the drawer and
find their favorite shirt without rummaging through the whole pile and unfolding
everything in the process.

DON'T DO IT ALL FOR THEM

Instead of you being the one to clean up every evening once the kids are in bed, have the kids be
responsible for their own belongings. This is the only way they will form the habit of tidying up
and learn where their things belong. Same goes for laundry. are about 1 year old and begin to
walk, encourage them to put their belongings away after play.

2. Narrate as you tidy

As you tidy, explain to your children what you’re doing so they can learn from you.

Don’t Rush The Process

it’s important to not let your emotions get the best of you. Patience is key when getting kids
to clear up toys.

Be Specific

“please clean up your LEGOs” or “it’s time to put your blocks away,” they’re going to
understand more.

You could even go so far as to make a clean-up list together. Write down specific tasks and
then let them mark them off as they finish.

Attitudes toward chores vary considerably. Some children are eager to help, while others are not.
However, there are many benefits from involving your child in age appropriate chores including:

 Learning time management skills

 Developing organizational skills
 Accepting responsibility in the family
 Providing an opportunity for success (especially for a child struggling in other ways)
 Learning to balance work and play from a young age
  Setting a good foundation for functioning independently

Research suggests there are benefits to including chores in a child's routine as early as age
3. Children who do chores may exhibit higher self-esteem, be more responsible, and be
better equipped to deal with frustration, adversity, and delayed gratification.

Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, University of Virginia School of

Medicine University of Virginia Children's Hospital

performing chores in early elementary school was associated with later development of self-
competence, prosocial behavior, and self-efficacy.

Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

División de desarrollo y conducta pediátrica de la

universidad de virginia

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Consejos para enseñar a nuestros hijos a apoyar en las tareas del hogar

Guiarlos con el ejemplo, debemos comenzar por ordenar nuestro propio espacio.

Todo debe tener un lugar, así sabrán dónde guardarlos y dónde conseguirlos.

Narrar mientras se realizan las tareas, para que entiendan qué hacer y puedan aplicarlo luego.

Comenzar temprano, desde los 3 años, se le pueden asignar tareas con las cuales apoyar.

Ser específicos con las instrucciones.

Un estudio realizado por la División pediátrica del desarrollo y el comportamiento de la Universidad de

Virginia (2019), determinó que los niños que participaron desde más temprano en tareas del hogar,
resultaron ser más eficaces, competentes y sociables a medida que crecieron.