The Unexpected Benefits of Tidying Up Your Pre-Teen's Wardrobe and Exactly How To Do It

If you've got a pre-teen that needs to get organized, then we've got the perfect guide for you! Clearing out the clutter has never been this simple.

Transforming your pre-teen's closet into a well-organized space can empower them and promote personal growth. By teaching them how to organize, your child gains valuable life skills, responsibility, and confidence. It also instills respect for possessions and encourages generosity towards others. Follow these steps to create a nurturing environment that promotes creativity and self-expression while keeping the closet clutter-free.

Here’s exactly how to do it:

Engage Your Child

Instead of framing it as a mundane task, encourage your child to actively participate, making it a special moment that you both can cherish. Create a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere by playing their favorite music, sharing laughs, and engaging in open conversations. By involving your child in the process and emphasizing teamwork, you not only strengthen your relationship but also instill a sense of ownership and responsibility within them.

Encourage sharing

Start by going through each item in the closet. Encourage your child to make decisions about what they no longer wear or have outgrown. Set aside these items for donation or sharing with others. 

Pro Tip: Designating a basket or bin as a catch-all for outgrown items is a simple and effective way to keep the closet organized. Whenever they come across something they no longer want or need, they can simply toss it into the bin. Once the bin is full, make a trip to the donation center together. This approach encourages your child to actively participate in the decluttering process and teaches them the value of giving back. It's a win-win solution for keeping their closet organized while promoting generosity and empathy.

Get Creative

Maximize space and accessibility by utilizing storage solutions tailored to your child’s needs. In this case, we used acrylic pull out bins that house her underwear, school socks,sports socks and stockings. As well as on the other side of the closet where installing a rod is not possible, for her sports uniforms folded as sets, her undershirts and pyjamas.  

Incorporate Personal Style

Encourage your pre-teen to arrange their clothing and accessories in a way that reflects their personal style. This allows them to see their options more clearly, fostering creativity and self-expression. Encourage them to experiment with mixing and matching different pieces as well as how they want their clothes to be organized. For example, our client’s daughter prefers certain colors of hangers and more impressively, she knows her personal aesthetic preferences. Thus the absence of labels and clear bins instead of colored baskets.

Maintain Order

Teach your pre-teen the importance of keeping their closet organized on an ongoing basis. Set a regular time for them to tidy up and maintain the system you've established together. This reinforces responsibility and respect for their belongings.

Hire a Professional

If you need expert guidance or you're overwhelmed, consider hiring a professional organizer. They can streamline the process, save you time and effort, and ensure a long-lasting, functional closet.

Through the process of organizing, we have created not just a tidier space but a nurturing environment that empowers our children and strengthens our bond. Remember, this is just the beginning of a lifelong journey of organization and personal growth. So, embrace the power of an organized closet and watch as your pre-teen blossoms into a confident, responsible, and stylish individual.