tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196150092179863926.post1170699387805312847..comments2022-11-09T06:17:44.954-08:00Comments on Mama's 3 Monkeys and a princess: Children and cleaning.... a lesson I've learnedSamanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06334387192908299085noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196150092179863926.post-22588393651257345822011-11-27T20:37:53.493-08:002011-11-27T20:37:53.493-08:00Hand those kids some wipies and a small vaccuum! ...Hand those kids some wipies and a small vaccuum! TRUST me! My kids fight each other over a sweeper vac and a dirt devil hand hel vacuum... and they LOVE to fight over who gets to spray and who gets to wipe with all purpose cleaner on the table, floor, chairs, whatever! If they are willing, I love to get their help. They really do enjoy it.<br /><br />Good for you for recognizing that you need to get them in on the action for your sanity. :)Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17025673838847358875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196150092179863926.post-16785094629386029512011-11-26T08:18:07.104-08:002011-11-26T08:18:07.104-08:00Oh, girl. This is something I struggle with. I c...Oh, girl. This is something I struggle with. I constantly question myself. IMHO there is a fine line between them helping and them becoming slaves, KWIM? I admire you for finding that balance for your family. I have yet to do that. I had it down before we met a family whose children did everything and they did NOTHING. It made me ill. Now I question myself more. Keep up the good work momma. You're inspiring!gidget.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826294165725501935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196150092179863926.post-71105970308688117192011-11-23T06:32:26.034-08:002011-11-23T06:32:26.034-08:00The busier you keep those kids helping, the less t...The busier you keep those kids helping, the less time they'll have to destroy the house. They will be less bored with their toys, because the toys will be more of a luxury. You will be able to praise them more for doing well, instead of tearing down for doing wrong. The entire dynamic of your house could change drastically by implementing this change, even if it does come with whining at first. The positive attention you give them will draw them to want to help, and give them an outlet for receiving attention rather than doing wrong.<br /><br />I hope this works for you and can't wait to read about how it goes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196150092179863926.post-55245221340882760902011-11-23T05:17:29.924-08:002011-11-23T05:17:29.924-08:00It is so tricky to find the balance!! I know I st...It is so tricky to find the balance!! I know I struggle with keeping the house clean or going overboard.Torihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04655647847113059083noreply@blogger.com