My kids aren’t trying to make a mess—they just couldn’t reach what they needed to do things at their height and ability. I used to get frustrated by the toothpaste smears, the puddles on the counter…but then I started to think about it from their POV. Because my kids want to help. They don’t want a mess. Sometimes it’s literally about making it so they can help. A shift in the approach, the design, the way we show them. They didn’t have easy access to what they needed. They didn’t have a way to clean up. And they didn’t feel ownership of the space. So I made a few small changes: → Moved their things closer to their reach → Added a washable Swedish cloth they could use (and toss into the laundry) → Walked them through how to do it a few times Now? They’re doing more on their own—with less reminding and way less mess. It’s not perfect. But it’s progress. And it’s off my mental load. Sometimes the fastest way to better habits isn’t more effort—it’s a smarter setup. If this resonates with you follow along with me for more shifts like this 💛