A Slob Comes Clean 460: Teaching Children the Method, Dealing with Clothes, and What To Do with Empty Space
May 29, 2025
Discover effective strategies for empowering children to declutter through fun and practical methods. Learn how to navigate sentimental attachments while prioritizing functional space. Explore the emotional hurdles of organizing a home, especially after loss, and the patience required in finding the right furnishings. Get insights on managing donations while involving family members in the decluttering process, ensuring everyone participates in creating a more organized living space.
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Container Concept Helps Kids Declutter
- Use the container concept to help children decide what to keep.
- Let the available space, not emotions, guide the decluttering process for kids.
Declutter Clothes by Space Usage
- Focus on space instead of counting clothes when decluttering wardrobe.
- Maintain a laundry routine to keep clothes truly under control.
Select Furniture by Room Space
- Choose furniture size based on the actual space available.
- Live without until you find the perfect secondhand furniture to fit your needs.
