How to tidy, declutter and organise with children

Decluttering, organising and creating systems at home are powerful tools to make space for more joy, physically and mentally. Having racked up 1,200+ tidying hours (updated as of May 2023) with my 1-to-1 clients (most of whom are parents) and as a mum of two, I see the practical challenges of maintaining an organised home. When I say organised, I don’t mean Instagram or Pinterest-worthy. I’m talking about an inviting sanctuary for parents and children, a home that is the antidote to our stress rather than a cause of it.

If getting on top of the mountain of “kids stuff” feels out of reach, you most certainly are not alone. I started writing this blog post of advice on how to involve your kids on your tidying journey. I wanted to share ways to guide children through the KonMari Method®. This blog expanded as I thought about all the practical snippets of advice and regular conversations I have with my 1-to-1 clients. So here it is as a PDF… ta-da! You can save it or print it from the link below.

How to tidy, declutter & organise with children

This guide is for you if:

  • You feel overwhelmed or exhausted with the influx of “kids stuff” into your home

  • You feel stressed or frustrated by clutter or your attempts to reduce it

  • You would like some tips on how to teach your children tidying and organising skills

  • You’re unsure where to begin because your tidying efforts are undone by your children!

What I’ll cover:

  • Distinguishing between daily tidying, decluttering and organising

  • The benefits of involving our children in all 3 elements

  • When is right time to launch a tidying campaign at home?

  • From what age can we involve our children?

  • How to adapt the KonMari Method® for children of various ages

  • 21 practical tips to get you started

  • Focusing on progress and joy, never perfection

  • Focusing on what we can control, letting go of what we cannot

  • Go-to storage solutions

If you found this introductory guide helpful, I'd love to hear from you on email or social media! For more support and practical help with organising and decluttering of all types please visit connect with me via my contact form, email me at tanya@organisedjoy.com or @organised.joy on Instagram. Take care, Tanya x

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