Not Picking Up Toys

[EchoMom]

I agree with all the PP ideas and would add that when worse comes to worst and I'm out of tricks, games, and patience, I tell the kids it's time to clean up and I'm going to help them so I take their hand in my own and we pick up and put back each item until it's done. They don't like this very much and get the idea.

[My3cents]

Not to derail the thread but first time mom here!! I have been wondering what age do you think the child should become little helpers at home? DH and I usually clean up for my 17 month old DS throughout the day and after he goes to bed. He sometimes puts stuff away after using it but usually not! Is he too young to try and show him how to help clean up?

as soon as able. The tiniest of tiny can help out by doing simple little things. Start them helping early- Kids love to help and feel wanted-