**ANGRY & ADVICE** How do YOU get them to do something?

[MrsBexie]

We usually try to make it into a game. The toys are mainly in baskets so we throw them in or have a race to see who can get them in the fastest. It's amazing how much they will do for praise and a high 5!

I actually prefer to put the toys away myself though, I'm a bit anal about the sorting of toys lol

Sounds like you have had a rough morning - so here is a

Bahaha this will be me I know it!! I will want to do it myself the right way but get annoyed if they don't do it iykwim! hahaha...
My poor kids are going to be sooo anal, either that or feel like they can never meet my expectations!

[shellbell3]

My rule here I generally try is nothing new out til old things are packed up. I always help with the pack up to to get them started and then they're usually happy to help. Make it a race or something fun.
And on the days they refuse well i turn to threats, I say its ok mummy will pack it all up into the bin. I head for the front door and then theyre quick t pack up. Wonder how long I can use it before they call my bluff!

[Astrolady]

I have a 9yr old, nearly 7yr old and 4yr old.

The 9yr old isn't to bad now, but refuses to do his room. He'll do other parts of the house though, including bringing in the washing. If I want the 7yr old and 4yr old to help it has to be a game.

We pretend they are super heros and the super heros pick up their stuff not them. I have tried the throw stuff in the bin trick when they were younger but they didn't bat an eyelid.

ETA - We also do "pick up 10 things" when that is done I will then say "gee that was really fast I bet you can't find 10 more things each to pick up and put away even faster"