How to declutter with some TLC.
We all know how cluttered our children's bedrooms can get. Toys left out on the floor, desks, on top of cupboards, everywhere they really shouldn't be.
These are three tips we have come up with at TLC to help declutter your child's bedroom.
1) Have a chat with your child about it.
No one wants to enter their room and find that some of their things have disappeared, so don’t force your child to experience the same! Explain to your child why you need to declutter, and how it’s important for you both that they keep things neat and tidy, and aren’t hoarding more than they need. This is a great way to introduce your children to the concept of recycling and treating them with some TLC.
We can sometimes find that children just don't want to get rid of things so easily and just want to keep it even though they may never play with it again. We find that saying "shall we give this to someone else who would love to play with this." Plus, everyone knows children want what they don't have so might be best to do it with them and not get rid of lots of things while they are at school or nursery.
2) Try setting a new rule!
You could try setting a rule for your child to help minimise clutter and ensure they make the most of the toys they do have. Try setting a limit like a ’10 toys rule’ so if your child wants a new toy, they need to recycle or donate one they already have. This may seem like a harsh limit to impose on a child, but really, it’s teaching them great life values and they’ll learn to treasure what they do have.
After all, we all have memories of building dens because we couldn’t have a nice play house like the kids next door. By encouraging little ones to make the most of what they have, you might just spark some real creativity.
3) Try TLC!
Maybe you’re wishing there was a helping hand to all this, an innovative service that could just let your little ones enjoy toys for that magical four week window of interest and then get brand new toys every month and return the ones they don't play with. Luckily for you, there is! TLC is a clever new way to keep kiddies entertained and parents safe from cluttering and costly piles of neglected toys. Our subscription service lets you pay a fixed fee per month which gives you a new box every month.
We have a huge selection of toys, including books, cuddly toys, and educational toys. We send them to you and your little one can play until their heart’s content, you keep every toy you receive (well as long as they want it). If your child decides they aren’t interested in their toy anymore, no problem, post them back to us, and declutter your home.
TLC has saved thousands of toys going to landfill, for a more sustainable way to play. Plus, it could mean big savings for your wallet, as well — for every box you receive your little ones play with £60 worth of toys.
