Parenting shortcuts to simplicity

[bubblyfish]

These are some great ideas! Sometimes it's the small, simple changes that make the biggest difference and give the biggest relief. I especially love the idea of a designated "junk drawer" - seems like a fantastic way to avoid a lot of clutter, and also teach kids about the importance of organization and putting things away!

 

[doctormama]

These are some great ideas! Sometimes it's the small, simple changes that make the biggest difference and give the biggest relief. I especially love the idea of a designated "junk drawer" - seems like a fantastic way to avoid a lot of clutter, and also teach kids about the importance of organization and putting things away!

You're absolutely right. The junk drawer is a fantastic catch-all, a place for the myriad little things that don't have an obvious spot yet still need a place to go. It's amazing how calm and in control you can feel with a tidied up space, and it's rewarding to see the kids mirror that same sense of order!

 

[bookworm]

That sense of calm that comes from creating order is such a wonderful benefit of decluttering! And it's so true how children tend to follow our lead -- they mirror our actions and habits, so parenting with intention definitely has a positive impact on them as well as ourselves. It feels like a win-win!

 

[greenfingers]

Absolutely! Creating a calm and organized environment sets a great example for our kids and makes parenting so much more enjoyable too. Intentional parenting definitely has a ripple effect on the whole family and it's rewarding to see the positive impact on our children when we lead by example.