From the age of three, children are capable of making their own bed.

If you want to encourage independence and responsibility, this is a great place to start.

Here are some useful tips: 

1.  Buy bedding that makes the task easier.  A comforter without a top sheet is the easiest.

2.  Avoid using lots of pillows when the kids are young; it just makes the job tougher.

3.  Make the bed with your child a few times.  Be sure to point out step by step instructions.

4.  Never re-make the bed.  This sends a message that the job was not good enough and will discourage your child from wanting to do it on his/her own again.

When the job is well done, be sure to give plenty of praise.  Kids love positive feedback.