This article is written by Guest Blogger Alica Seba of Schmoozins.

Before you had kids, your house was probably nice and tidy. Fast forward to today, you’ve now got children
occupying your humble abode along side you and the term nice and tidy just went out the window. If you’re like most moms of little ones your home probably needs a good cleaning. Housecleaning with kids is not impossible, regardless of what your house might show. Here are some tips to help you keep your house clean without spending all your time picking up after everyone.

First and foremost, do NOT expect perfection! If you do, you’re in for a disappointment. So throw that “my house has to be spotless” attitude out that dirty window.

Second, enlist the help of your children. Toddlers especially love to help. The terms “I want to do it myself” and “I help” can and should be used to your advantage. Children as young as two years old are usually more than willing to help fold and put away laundry, pick up their toys, dust, rinse dishes, and more. So go ahead mom, let them help. It might not be exactly the way you would do it, but it’s getting done and it won’t kill the towels to be folded differently, I promise!

The earlier you get your kids involved in housekeeping, the easier it will be to get them to help out later on too. They will see housework as a joint effort that involves all the members of the family, not just mom.
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