Toy Clutter
If you have children, then you have toy clutter! There is no real way around it. Our kids love to play and we and everyone around them loves to give them toys! So how do you control the chaos that may be lurking around in your home? Basically two ways…. Reduce and Rotate!
Reduce:
Go in the room either with or without your children (your preference) and clear out any toys that are broken, have been outgrown or are no longer played with… Donate, or save in a box for a younger sibling. If you decide to do this with your children, give them an incentive. For every 5 toys donated, we will get a new toy, or go do something special like a day at the park. Teach your children the value of giving to others less fortunate.
Go through the toys prior to any special event where the children may be getting new toys. Christmas, Birthdays, etc.
When our children have too many toys out, they can not focus and they certainly do not play with everything they have, so remember less is more!
Rotate:
Rotate toys every few months- Take half of your current toys and put them in a box labeled “Rainy Day”. When your kids are bored, bring out the box and a few hours in the afternoon will fly by. When they are finished, put everything away for next time! Rotate what is in the box every few months, and remember to reduce the toys they have outgrown.
Rotate toys with other families. Pick 3 to 5 toys to borrow and lend out. We are teaching our children to share and to take care of something that does not belong to us. It gives them variety without spending any money!
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