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2021: Toy Minimalism: What 7 Parents Want Us to Know by Brian Gardner with No Sidebar on Children's Development
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Quick takeaways
- Reducing toy clutter through minimalism can benefit children's development by fostering creativity, reducing materialism, and enhancing family interactions.
- Consult child development experts and assess the value and purpose of each toy before implementing toy minimalism.
Deep dives
Toy Minimalism: Reducing Toy Clutter
Many parents struggle with the issue of excess toys. Toy minimalism is the intentional removal of toys from a child's closet or room, keeping only those with value. One parent, Danae Barahona, got rid of toys because she wanted to avoid the frustration of stepping on Legos and becoming a constantly yelling mom. Tish Oxen Rider follows a decluttering routine, asking if a toy is truly beautiful or useful to the family. Limiting the number of toys is recommended by Joshua Becker, who believes in being pro-child. Overindulging children can lead to materialism, as mentioned by Ali Kissatsa. Rachel Jonat highlights the importance of imaginative play, where the best fun and games aren't attached to store-bought toys. Lastly, Caroline Edwards emphasizes that with toy minimalism, cleanup becomes manageable.
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