This is an area in which I think many parents struggle. I myself have tried all sorts of different schedules and charts and have been frustrated with ideas that didn't work and programs we couldn't stick to. Everything just seemed like more work and stress for me, and the kids were only learning "mom isn't going to make us stick to this." In general, my kids are pretty good about picking up after themselves. It has become fairly routine and it is easy enough for them to accom