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I agree with Jens list. We also have a little stick vacuum that the little ones were able to use to vacuum crumbs off the kitchen floor. And of course being responsible for keeping their belongings neat is always important.
My personal issue was letting go of the need to redo things... (have the same problem with my hubby). Ultimately, I've found that having responsibilities helps a new child feel that they are a contributing member of the family, that they belong as much as everyone else. I had to remind myself that the covers being crooked weren't all that big of deal in comparison to the pride that C felt in having done it herself. Also, others had told her she was too little to do alot of things. Showing her that she wasn't was a great boast to her self-esteem. Just break things into managable steps and help them at first and they will be on their way...
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