Life with kids is exciting, joy-filled, and rewarding. It can also be a bit hectic, especially as parents juggle work, school, extra-curricular activities, and all the other responsibilities of domestic life. And yet, with a few simple steps, you can relieve some of the mayhem for added family fun.

Here’s how:

Play Table – Add a child-sized table and chair set where your family spends the most time together. There they can draw, work on puzzles, etc., and all while you keep them company.

Child-Height Chalk Wall – Use chalk paint on the bottom portion of a wall, separated with chair rail. This allows your young ones to scribble and draw and gives the room a unique look.

Adjustable Stools – Stools that can be raised or lowered to just the right height means everyone has the perfect seat at the kitchen island or table.

Wall Clock – Keep everyone in your family on time with a large analog wall clock. Use it to teach your kids to tell time, and to help them keep track of how much time is left before bed or bath time. A wall clock also helps cut back on smart phone time, and that means fewer temptations to check social media.

Dining Room Book Storage – Whether it’s a built-in bookcase or shelf – or dedicated space inside your china cabinet – having a few books on hand can help make meal preparation a whole lot easier.

Framed Artwork – Frame your child’s masterpieces and hang them for a set period of time before swapping them out for newer creations. Recycle old artwork, keeping the extra special pieces in a memory box.

Wall Hooks – Help your child stay organized by installing a second, lower row of wall hooks in your mudroom or entryway. If you use a coat closet, add a few kid-height hooks to the inside of the closet door.

Carpet Tiles – Life can be messy, especially if you have little ones constantly playing and creating. Instead of wall-to-wall carpet or an area rug where your kids play, use carpet tiles. They’re easy and cheap to replace should one or two become an eyesore.

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