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[quote=Anonymous]Enlist them to help clean--kids can help with picking up toys, folding laundry, dusting, etc. Do one thing every night--sort the old mail, or clear the clutter from one place, or vacuum one room. Pick one room each week to focus on. The small things will add up. Let them have friends over. Little kids don't care about messy houses. You've turned a logistical problem into a moral failing and a social handicap, and it doesn't need to be. Don't make this bigger than it is. The neatness of your home is not a measure of your character or moral worth. If you don't like your house being cluttered, work on that, but keep it in perspective. Also, take care of yourself. Take the kids on walks with you so you can get some exercise and fresh air. Do your best to get good sleep. Meet with a therapist to develop some ways to cope--maybe talk therapy, or medication, or other options. [/quote]
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