Lining up the Little Ones

We’ve all seen it. That heap of clothes in the corner. The crumpled mess of tangled shoes, belts, and tidbits lurking in the most remote recesses of the closet. Grounding them? It never works. Telling them to clean it? Even worse. Kids will be kids. And, unfortunately, “kids” can sometimes be a synonym for messy and unorganized. Yet with a bit of helpful advice, becoming (and most importantly, staying) organized can be as simple as evolving closet design from an unattractive monster of wasted time to a fun and interactive hobby between you and the little ones.

Want a few tips for keeping your kids in order? Check out my article on People.com!

http://celebritybabies.people.com/2011/06/17/how-to-create-a-stylish-and-organized-kids-closet/

Here are just a few bullet points to give you a small sampler:

* Get the kiddies involved
* Baskets—they’re your friends
* Adjustable shelves and rods. A long-term investment…
* Tag it
* Eye level—just the right altitude