Decor Fix

Trying to get your kids to pick up their toys can be frustrating and even infuriating at times. Simple requests turn to bribes or threats, and maybe there's even a tiny bit of yelling involved. (Been there.) Other times you have a Zen moment and deliver a lesson to your child about the value of caring for one's things, and you wax poetic about how fortunate they are to have so many toys. (Which is met by blank stares, whining or someone asking for a snack.) Other times you forgo the “life lesson” and just pick up the damn toys yourself because it's easier. Afterwards you of resent the fact that you're the only one picking up toys, and no one else seems to care. The time it takes to pick up dozens of toys is one thing, but you also worry about your child’s ability to take responsibility … [Read More...]