Influence Your Child To Be Organized

Most kids are prone to demonstrate carelessness and on occasion stir up a little chaos. Yours
might dart about from one thing to the next, forgetting books at school, leaving clothes on the floor,
and failing to finish projects once started.

You would like them to be more organized and to stay focused on tasks, such as homework. You
ponder the question, �Is it possible?�

My answer to that question is �Yes�. Granted; there are kids that are naturally organized, but for the,
organization is a skill learned over time. With help and some practice, kids can develop an effective
approach too getting stuff done.

And you are the ideal person to teach your child, even if you do not feel all that organized yourself! You
can help your kid(s) to follow three easy steps. For kids, all tasks can be broken down into an A-B-C
process.

All ready for the task -  means you have your child�s attention and that they have gathered the supplies
                                         or materials needed to begin and complete a task.

Begin the task -            means to encourage your child to stick with the task and help them learn to ignore
                                        distractions. Help assure that your child stays on the mission until completion.

Complete the task -    means before declaring completion of the task, you should check your child�s work,
                                        and add on any needed finishing touches, like remembering to put a homework paper
                                        in the right folder and putting the folder inside the back pack so it is ready for the next day.

Once kids become familiar with these steps and how to apply them they can start tackling tasks more
independently. That means homework, chores, and other tasks will get done with increasing consistency
and efficiency. Of course, kids will still need parental reinforcement and guidance, but you probably will not
have to nag as much.

Not only is it useful to teach these skills, but knowing how to get a task done will help our child feel more
capable and effective. Kids feel self-confident and pleased when they are able to complete their tasks and
duties. They are also sure to be thrilled when they find they have some extra free time to do what they would
like to do.

This A-B-C process can be applied to tasks from grooming to getting the room tidied up. Positive reinforcement
can influence your child�s pace of personal development and sense of self-worth.  Therefore remember to find
occasions to express and demonstrate appreciation of their efforts.   

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