Useful Advice From Seasoned Parents On Keeping A Tidy House With Young Children

Parenting is a full-time job, and one of the biggest challenges is keeping the house clean when you have kids.

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The original poster (OP) said, “My wife and I find ourselves cleaning 2 hours during the course of the day which can be mentally exhausting and extremely frustrating.”

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It’s important to remember that kids are messy and that’s okay. Instead of striving for a spotless home, focus on spending quality time with your kids.

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The parent also suggested, “As they get older they can assist you with cleaning up their toys and rooms before they go to bed.

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“Vacuuming, dusting, etc doesn’t need to be a daily thing. Your dishes don’t need to be unloaded as soon as the dishwasher is done.”

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Useful Advice From Seasoned Parents On Keeping A Tidy House With Young Children

Neat Freak Problems:

Parenting is a full-time job, and one of the biggest challenges is keeping the house clean when you have kids.

The original poster (OP) said, “My wife and I find ourselves cleaning 2 hours during the course of the day which can be mentally exhausting and extremely frustrating.”

Mentally Exhausting

It’s important to remember that kids are messy and that’s okay. Instead of striving for a spotless home, focus on spending quality time with your kids.

Adjust Your Expectations

The parent also suggested, “As they get older they can assist you with cleaning up their toys and rooms before they go to bed.

Let Kids Help

“Vacuuming, dusting, etc doesn’t need to be a daily thing. Your dishes don’t need to be unloaded as soon as the dishwasher is done.”

Spread Out Cleaning Tasks

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