I help overwhelmed moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Decluttering coach and the host of top 1% globally ranked podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.
Do Your Kids Want to Keep EVERYTHING?ðŸ˜
Decluttering Tips and Support Weekly Newsletter Vol. 52Dear Reader, When my kids want to hold onto EVERYTHING that comes through the front door, I have to remember that it's normal to be attached to stuff. In fact, there are several cognitive biases that cause adults to hold on, so why should we expect our kids (whose brains don't fully develop until their mid-20's) to let go of their stuff willingly? On the Podcast​This week on the podcast, I shared some helpful tips about how to help your kids declutter when they think everything is special! Here's a preview: 2. Talk to them about what "special" actually means. What's their favorite ice cream flavor? Why do we have cake on your birthday and not every day? Help your kids understand that if everything is special, nothing is. When you use the Container Concept, your kids will fill their boundary with what they love and what is most special first. A member of our community shared a great Bluey episode that reminds us that when we have everything we want, nothing is special - and we can make others feel special by giving away what we no longer need. 3. Our homes are living space, not storage space. Remind your kids that having less stuff means more room to play, relax, and to enjoy our homes. You can learn more in Episode 179 - listen or watch it on YouTube: In Case You Missed It...Our bi-weekly decluttering challenges in the Facebook group are so much fun! This week we've been focusing on my TRANSFORM method and the members have been making great progress! Hope you can join us for the next one. Things I'm Loving Right Now✨ One of my favorite tools to stay organized is AnyList. I use it for grocery shopping, meal planning, and cooking. My favorite feature is how I can take any recipe on the web and easily import it to AnyList! ✨ My decluttering/organizing resource of the week are my decluttering playlists that I'm building out in Listen Notes. If you want to import one (or more) to your podcast player of choice, reply and I'll share the steps! ✨ My favorite meal of the week is this potato soup. My family GOBBLED it down. What are some things you're loving right now? Hit reply and let me know. On the journey with you, Emily P.S. Skipped to the end? No problem! This week I spoke about how to declutter when your kids want to keep EVERYTHING. *Note: affiliate links may be included, which means I get a small commission if you use my link - thanks! |
Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Weekly Newsletter
I help overwhelmed moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Decluttering coach and the host of top 1% globally ranked podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.
Decluttering Tips and Support Dear Reader, Recently my oldest son called out to me right before he was about to go to bed: "Mom! I need you! I think I decluttered too much!" My initial thought... He showed me an Amazon box full of trinkets he had decluttered from his "treasure box" - a shoe box that is the physical boundary for all the small knick-knacks he gets from school, birthday parties, etc. He had decluttered WITHOUT prompting! I was shocked. 😮 Now mind you, this has been several years...
Decluttering Tips and Support Dear Reader, My youngest son Sean just learned how to ride his bike. When he started, we ran beside him, holding onto one handlebar as well as the back of his neck to keep him steady, and helping him get started again with a gentle push. Eventually, he didn't need us to hold the handlebar. Then, he didn't need us to hold the back of his neck. Then, he was able to start on his own. I'll always remember when he said, "It's OK. You can let go." Little does he know...
Decluttering Tips and Support Dear Reader, While I'm known for my poetry writing skills, I've NEVER been known for my artistic or crafting abilities. I can draw a stick figure with the best of them, and can maneuver a hot glue gun if required, but that's the extent of my skills. My "special set" does NOT include crafting! So when someone in my Facebook community requested an episode about decluttering and organizing crafting and hobby rooms, I felt out of my element...but up to the challenge!...