Fighting Cleanup Routines

Preventing the Problem

Compromise on cleanup times and

places.

Involve your child in the process.

Prepare your child for the cleanup

event.

Gather materials before starting.

Develop a positive attitude.

Solving the Problem

What to Do

Remain calm and ignore the

noise.

Have fun in the process.

Encourage your child to help and shower her with

praise.

Exercise Grandma’s Rule.

Persist in the task at hand.

Compliment your child when your

done.

What not to Do

Don’t demand cooperation.

Don’t make cleanup painful.

Don’t avoid cleanup.

The End.