Minimalism with kids - How to be minimalist with a family

My son has usually been on board with decluttering and downsizing. He makes decisions about his own possessions and sometimes discusses his reasoning with me. He’s had a couple of regrets (Starcom toys) and has kept a few things for awhile and then let them go. He’s continued to be a minimalist into his 40s.

My best tip is to have grandparents keep gifts at their house if they live nearby so that the kids have a fun alternative place to play with different things that they can look forward to using. And then those extra toys aren't in your home... so you don't need to negotiate with the family about what they buy like if it was coming into your space!

Question about toys in the quarantine bin: Do you give them away without involving the Kids again? - but then they wont be able to let go. Or Do you rather go through the items with the Kids and let them go deliberately? - my 2,5 y old would not be able to part because of the feelings coming up and reclaim most of them, eventhough he never missed any of them.

The Dot Method is a super idea! I wish I had thought of that in years past.
Also, I’ve found for my messy easy going kids that often just taking the time to work with them to improve the efficiency of their space is enough to motivate them. After seeing all the things they need and love sitting there uncrowded it is much easier for them to sack up the remaining stranglers sitting by the door.

Thank you so much dear...this was really comprehensive and feels like a practical roadmap I can follow..🙏

You have such great videos! What a beautiful home and lifestyle you've created for your family.
The dot system that you referred to is definitely a neat idea. You mentioned that you couldn't remember where you learned it. Could it have been from Jordan Paige? I remember years ago hearing her talk about it.
Have a great week!

The dot system is a game changer! We had our first 3 (all girls) in 3.5 years and then had 3 boys in 5 years! So it's nearly impossible to decipher who's laundry is who's without the dots 😅

I take pictures of art work and save them that way.

Have you don a video just about kids wardrobes? Especially your essentials for each season? It is so hard to keep those things minimal especially when you have multiple seasons to be ready for. Like how many shoes? What kind of shoes? How you do layers and how many coats? Things like that.

I have to apply the principle of Minimalism on watching your videos as well. All your videos are full of information..Simply beautiful

You are a good instructor. I am feeling the difference, my house is more organised now.

We're struggling with that right now and they fight so much over their toys in our possessive over them

Thanks for watching! Does your family practice minimalism?