Try keeping some kid-friendly dishes down low so the kids can access themselves. We keep ours like this:
They can get a plate while I cut the strawberries or a bowl while I grab the cereal from the pantry. And the cups... I put the water dispenser in our fridge low enough that they can help themselves (while standing on a stool) and I don't have to be involved.
It's such a small thing that helps so much.
We're lucky to have these pull-out shelves but I found that plates and cups were always falling off to the side. Adding these inexpensive baskets keeps things corralled a bit more.
Accessibility to kid-friendly dishware is a great tip! I made this a priority in our new house and it has helped tremendously with my sanity and with teaching kiddo skills, independence and chores. My 4-yr old kiddo sets the table on occasion with the plastic dishware, too.
ReplyDeleteSo on another topic of spring cleaning,
I am doing a massive purge project of my wardrobe. One, my pre-pregnancy wardrobe is outdated. Two, my maternity wardrobe needs to be sent away on a permanent vacation. Three, I have limited closet space. So any tips to tackle this massive project?! (As a newcomer to your blog, I'll have to look through your previous posts.) And as aside, really how much clothing & shoes does a SAHM really need?! Trying to find a happy balance!