OCU 12: Toys

With toys piling up—especially during the holidays—this episode covers how to Reduce, Arrange, and Maintain toy clutter.

• Reduce: Purge toys by focusing on what your kids love to keep or what they’ve used recently. Involve kids in the process and set a “one in, one out” rule to control new toys. Limit gifts from family to avoid overload.

• Arrange: For little kids, use toy rotations with a few bins to reduce overwhelm. For older kids, organize toys by type or create play zones to keep things tidy.

• Maintain: Label toy bins and encourage kids to clean up regularly. Use Amazon wish lists to control new toy purchases and make gift-giving easier.