Extra Organizing Tips: Randy Ballesteros

Simple Steps for Organizing Kids' Rooms

Professional Organizer Randy Ballesteros of Gainer Organizing LLC

Professional organizer and Mission: Organization guest Randy Ballesteros offers web-exclusive tips.

I feel that organizing is skill that we are rarely taught. And the younger organization is learned, the better. It will be easier for it to become secondary to children as they grow older, sort of like learning a foreign language.
Keep it simple when setting up an organizing system for children. Establishing one place for like items will make it easier for kids to remember. Put all the toys go underneath the bed, all of the paper in a color-coded container, etc.
When siblings are sharing a room it is imperative that each child has a sense of his or her own personality and space in the room. Have each child pick a color they like and shop for storage bins and boxes in that color for each child.
Try this tip to prevent toys from piling up: When a child gets a new toy, one of the old ones has to go. It keeps the toy count to a minimum and teaches the child the value of decision making and efficiency.
If you don't have a lot of floor space to utilize, look UP! Look for taller units that utilize the height and wall space of the room.
When space is at a minimum, bring in multifunctional units such as beds with drawers or stools with storage. Every inch counts!
Lastly, remember that if organizing is too overwhelming for you, there are professionals that are always happy to help.

Guests
Randy Ballesteros
Professional Organizer, Gainer Organizing LLC
Website: www.gainerorganizing.com
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