Going back to school means the excitement of new school supplies, catching up with friends, and lots of learning for your little one. It also means getting up earlier, doing homework, starting projects, and managing due dates.
A messy kids' closet might be a problem during the summer, but it can be a disaster during the school year. Installing a new custom closet can help with managing stress, both for you and your child.
Here are just a few ways that a custom kids’ closet can help with back-to-school stress:
- A tidy closet will lead to a tidy room.
- It will help them get to school on time.
- They’ll be less likely to lose homework.
- A revamped closet will give them a fresh start.
- Accessibility can put time back in their day.
- Organization becomes a habit.
Let’s dive into the specifics and see exactly how a new custom closet can help you and your little one ahead of the new school year.
A Tidy Closet Will Lead to a Tidy Room
Not only can a custom closet revamp the look and style in your child’s room, but it can also add much more storage space - in some cases even doubling the amount of room you have available. With that extra space, it’ll be much easier for your little one to keep their room clean and even set up a designated spot for working on homework.
It Will Help Them Get to School on Time
Having a disorganized environment can take minutes from your child’s schedule and make them far more likely to miss the bus and be late for school. Not only that, but physical clutter can often amplify mental clutter. A custom closet helps alleviate this stress and keeps your child focused on the task at hand.
They’ll Be Less Likely to Lose Homework
How many times have you helped your child sift through their things looking for something, only to find it tucked away in the corner of their closet? With a custom closet, it’s easy to designate certain areas for specific purposes. You can even set up a cubby that’s meant for homework only, with color-coded folders to keep their subjects separate.
That organization can extend to the rest of the closet as well. You can label toy bins using text labels, pictures, or both to make it easier to stick to the new closet layout.
A Revamped Closet Will Give Them a Fresh Start
While you’re putting in a whole new closet for your child, you can also use it as an opportunity to update their wardrobe and clear out anything they don’t need ahead of the next school year. Double hanging rods can give them even more storage space for their clothes, and having everything within reach will make it that much easier for them to start their day.
Accessibility Can Put Time Back in Their Day
A few extra minutes spent digging through a messy closet or room might not be much in the moment, but added together over the course of a month or a year, those minutes can easily become hours. Think about what your child could do with a few extra hours each month. That could be time spent studying, getting homework done, or even hanging out with you.
Organization Becomes a Habit
As Better Homes & Gardens points out, getting your child started on the path of organization can lead to them appreciating the value of staying organized, starting a positive ripple effect in their life. Once they start seeing the benefits of keeping things tidy, it will be that much easier to work with them on keeping a regular cleaning schedule.
You can even make a new bonding activity out of organizing their new closet together. This will be even easier to stick to in the beginning if you treat them to something they enjoy once they finish cleaning.
Conclusion
Starting a new school year is an exciting time for your little one, but it can also be a time of great stress and anxiety. By installing a custom closet and setting up a new organization and cleaning method, your child will be well on their way to making this their best school year yet!