Messy rooms? Toys scattered everywhere? Let's see how we can leave this behind!

Maintaining order becomes challenging not because tidying up itself consists of overly complex tasks, but because if we let go of the reins even for a short time, chaos can quickly ensue around us. If this happens, restoring the desired state requires us to allocate longer periods of time away from other tasks, which can be a significant challenge, especially with children around. Therefore, it's advisable to focus on preserving order, which, of course, cannot be achieved alone. This is where the help of children comes into play, and it's best to start fostering their love for order from a young age and with small steps. It's important to consider individual factors as well because just like adults, children also vary in their abilities, with some finding it easier to maintain order and others needing more time to learn and adapt. Not to mention that concerning order, the preferences of the adults living in the family can also differ, potentially leading to conflicts. To ensure that maintaining or restoring order within the family works well, it's helpful to agree on certain cornerstones that everyone finds acceptable. This makes it easier to refer back to them if things don't go according to plan.

When it comes to tasks related to maintaining order, the following come to mind: