Simplicity Parenting

Who else has too many toys in their house? I need to go through ours again.⁣
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If you're looking for inspiration to purge your kids' stuff and just have a more peaceful family this year, I reccomend "Simplicity Parenting."⁣
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In case you're too busy, here are a few of the main points:⁣
•Pay attention for signs of sensory overload and respond by simplifying⁣
•Reduce toys, clutter, lights, and noise at home⁣
•Use routines to create a family rhythm⁣
•Clear schedules to create plenty of unstructured time⁣
•Limit screentime (my favorite!)⁣
•Keep adult stress, like the news,away from kids⁣
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The book also talks a little about decreasing the number of books in the house, but I think keeping them stored in a nice library with a few accessible is wonderful.⁣
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Teachers, know we make routines at school? I think it totally helps me, and the rest of my family, to have some simple ones at home, even during breaks and maternity leave.⁣
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So, back to this toy purging business. Send help! I have a mountain to tackle...again.⁣
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Book: Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids by Kim John Payne and Lisa M. Ross