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On the outside, most 'tweens seem eager to grow-up. But very often they feel conflicted as they realize they are outgrowing many of the things they know and love. So when it comes to their stuff, in their room, it can be hard to let go. But there's no reason why you can't save a bit of their past, while making room for their future.
- Start by creating three piles labeled: Leave It, Love It and Let It Go.
- Let It Go: Stuff that goes. Here is where you decide what to donate and what to discard. Some organizational experts say this should be the biggest pile!
- Love It: Stuff to save. If you or your child has a hard time letting anything go, try this trick: keep only the items that represent important events or milestones in your child's life. Carefully label and store them in clear plastic containers to prevent moisture damage and toss in a cedar block to keep pests away.
- Leave It: Stuff that stays. Let your child help decide what's important enough to keep. 'Tweens often want to keep a beloved childhood toy (like a stuffed animal) but they don't want friends or older siblings to accuse them of "being a baby." In this case, suggest an out-of-sight place they can stow the item.
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