Storage Basics
Many child development experts say playing is essential for a child’s healthy development. And, when children are enjoying their toys and playing independently, it gives parents the freedom and opportunity to accomplish their work around the house. A win-win!
However, just as adults become distracted by clutter and experience difficulty focusing when surrounded by too many things, so do children. Moral of the story: When it comes to toys, more is not better. We understand that minimizing a toy room can feel overwhelming. But, if it’s overwhelming for you to think about organizing the room, it’s probably overwhelming for your child to play in—let alone tidy up. Don’t worry; we’re here to help!
Choose a Designated Toy Area
While this blog post is about minimizing a toy room, we understand that many families do not have one. Whether you have a toy room or not, oftentimes the toys end up in every room and overtake the living space in the home. So, whether you have a toy room or not, the very first step in this process is to choose one area—just one—to store the toys. Our goal is to limit the toys to one space, so that you can use the rest for living.
Basements are a common and understandable area to set up a toy room. However, this is not an option for most people in areas like Texas and Florida where basements don’t exist. For these families, storage can be a serious problem. If this is the case for you, renting a storage unit to declutter your home might be the best option for you. That way, you can use an extra closet or area in the home to create a space for toy storage—not your holiday decor or paper records.
Also, it is absolutely possible to store your child’s toys within your child’s bedroom. You’ll just need to declutter, get organized and maintain a system. Don’t give up just yet; we’re going to help you every step of ...
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September 12th, 2022
