If they see you decluttering and maintaining routines, then that becomes the norm. If they see us letting go of broken items instead of having piles of things to fix “someday” (only they never get fixed) or donating an item we’re no longer using to a charity, they’re likely to learn those behaviors. However, when we model positive behaviors, they pick that up too.”Monkey see monkey do” is a saying for a reason. How often have you heard them say something, only to cringe, because you realize they sound exactly like you? And most of the time, it isn’t pretty, is it? This may be the most important one of all. Here are six general strategies you can use to help motivate kids to declutter, clean, and “own” their spaces and to foster a positive, lifelong relationship with stuff: #1 Lead by example It really depends on the age and personality how much of a challenge you have on your hands. ![]() ![]() With older kids, it becomes more important to have their input. The rest can go if you wish, and chances are they’ll never notice. Their special things are obvious: the favored blanket or stuffed animal the things you would be searching every nook and cranny in the house to find if it was ever missing. It’s your home and your job to take the lead. You certainly don’t want them to grow up feeling the need to save everything because you chucked all their favorite things without their input.
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