Raising uncluttered kids- Part 2
Bec and Tara share stories about their own kids as well as things they've learned when working with other families. You'll learn a couple of techniques for managing kids artwork, what to do when you have a kid that collects rocks and how to deal with the nag factor.
Show notes:
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Set limits and boundaries for keeping items.
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Declutter with your children not for them” Bec
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“They need to see us part with something that no longer serves us and see that we’re okay about it.” Tara
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"The ability to rationally evaluate all of your belongings and curate them is a skill that needs to be taught." Bec
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Concept: ‘Give before you get’. Kids find some things to let go of before birthdays and Christmas and the influx of more.
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“Decluttering is not a skill you’re born with. It’s something you have the to learn” – Bec
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“I wanted to plant the seed that when you give something to someone, it’s theirs to do with what they like. “ Tara
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Photograph your childrens artwork and save the photo, discard the original
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Turn your children's artwork into coffee table books- Jimmy Halfpenny Plum Print
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“Sometimes I think you just need to reframe how they keep their things and where they keep them, so that they don’t encroach on other spaces in the house.” Tara
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“Set expectations. Sooner or later, they’ll stop asking for things because their expectations are set.” Bec