Living with teens in a small space could take some getting used to as not everyone can be a minimalist, and everyone should get the idea that space will be limited. Here are some tips for managing daily condo life at Hudson Place Residences with teenagers at home.
Declutter
Teens’ bedrooms can be messier as they get older, so it is important that you declutter regularly. Don’t turn it into one big task, instead turn it into a series of tasks to feel less overwhelmed and stressed. Put your kids on the task of cleaning too so that they develop a sense of responsibility. Let them clean after themselves in their bedroom, when they eat, and organize their belongings and reward them from time to time. If there are things that they don’t use anymore, ask if they’d want to donate or sell them so that there could be more space in your condo.
Be Considerate
Tell everyone in the household to be considerate. In a small space there will be a few challenges that will emerge as everything is close together. An example is whenever someone is sleeping, you could be a bit quieter and turn off the lights so that the person sleeping can get some rest. This goes a long way as you have respect for those at home and they will do the same for you.
Utilize Every Space
Teenagers want their personal space so they must take advantage of what they have, like a small room that no one is using for their alone time. Since everyone is together at almost every time of the day, family members may need a break from each other.
Living in a condo may have its challenges but doing these tips could go a long way with raising teens in a peaceful home!
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