Merry Maids Sends Parents Back to School, Education in Organization - Seite 2

Busy Bee: When you're juggling work, homework, after-school activities and home cleaning, some days it's tough to even find matching socks. While the back-to-school season can heighten the chaos, it's also a perfect opportunity to take control of the time you have. For example, have the kids put in the laundry while dinner is cooking, or encourage the kids to clean the dishes as you finish preparing dinner. Create a family calendar to keep track of everyone's schedules, and place a whiteboard by the door to remind you -- and your kids -- of important things to take with you before heading out the door. Letting the kids lend a hand will help them feel empowered to do more as they get older.

Summer Straggler: As vacation time comes to a screeching halt, a summer straggler usually waits till the last minute to kick back-to-school prep into gear. For you, it's best to prioritize a to-do list, and check things off one by one. It's OK not to get to everything right away, but keep making progress until your entire list is complete. Overwhelmed by getting your house in order and tackling that to-do list? Don't be. Call a professional to help with the deep cleaning, so you can focus on getting the school year off to a great start.

Team Player: From preschoolers to high schoolers, everyone is involved in getting the home ready for the new school year. Have the kids switch it up a little and take on each other's chores, try something new or take on more responsibility. As kids get older, they are able to take on more challenging roles, from just folding towels to actually doing the laundry, or from setting the table to loading and unloading the dishwasher. Make it fun and keep things fresh by creating a handy helpers box; fill it with slips of paper highlighting various household chores and then let your kids pull out their assignments each week. Rewards are a great way to incentivize the kids to empty the box by the end of the school week.

While Merry Maids' "Education in Organization" is sure to get any parent back in the school year routine, the trustworthy Merry Maids cleaning experts are ready to create home cleaning plans customized for each household's needs to ensure a consistent, reliable and thorough cleaning process every time. To find the nearest Merry Maids location, visit merrymaids.com. Stay up-to-date on the latest Merry Maids news and tips by visiting the company's Facebook page or following Merry Maids on Twitter.