The idea of organizing more effectively so that we can function better with less stress is a good one. Many of us would like to be better organized, which is reflected in the rise of Marie Kondo, a Japanese organizational consultant who recommends that we should clean out everything that does not spark joy.
However, putting it into effect is often not easy. Messy kids are a common problem for parents. Teenagers just have a way of making everything they touch a mess and out of order, no matter how much parents tell them to pick up after themselves.
Teaching children to organize their possessions is a parenting skill, like many others, sometimes parents need to learn the skill themselves before they can aid their children. Read the full story here ▶
