Archive for March 2016
What Toys Should My Baby & Toddler Have?
Many parents find themselves, and their children, overwhelmed by the amount of toy in the house and seek to declutter. But when we’re looking at cutting back on toys, the focus tends to lean towards what toys should we keep, that foster imagination and give children hours of enjoyment? Disclaimer: Children’s brains are going to…
Read Full PostNavigating Emotional Land Mines As You Declutter Your Home
Note from Rachel: This is a guest post from my friend Jennifer, a real life friend in fact! We’ve known each other almost 20 years now. Jennifer is on her own minimalist journey, one that led her to liberate her library and delve into other clutter problem areas. Energized by the changing seasons, I decided to tackle…
Read Full PostHow To Get The Kids On Board With Decluttering The Toys
A couple years ago, we did an experiment to see what it would be like to live with very little toys. The kids were on board with it and after the end of several months, only asked for a couple items from the boxes. Life was so much nicer for all of us with so…
Read Full PostWhy I Don't Play With My Children
Are you a parent who doesn’t enjoy playing with children? At least, not in the imaginative, pretending sort of way? I’m certainly am! Many parents feel the same way and live with guilt about it. There is no need to feel ashamed- it’s the way we are, and that is just fine! We pretended when we were children, and…
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