About this episode

Sandy Kreps discusses essential decluttering skills that parents can teach their children to foster independence and decision-making.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2989: Sandy Kreps explores how teaching kids to manage their belongings is less about control and more about building lifelong decision-making skills. By modeling intentional habits, asking thoughtful questions, and guiding rather than dictating, parents can help children develop a healthy relationship with their possessions and emotions. These foundational decluttering skills set kids up for confidence, independence, and clarity as they grow. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/decluttering-skills/ Quotes to ponder: "Kids can’t learn to manage their own stuff if they don’t get the practice and support to do so." "Parents have to be ready and willing to model the lifestyle they want their kids to reflect." "Encouragement, thoughtful consideration, and the willingness to coach instead of command are keys to teaching kids how to manage their own stuff." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Greg Audino

Guest: Sandy Kreps

Topics covered

• decluttering
• parenting
• decision-making skills
• child development
• minimalism

Keywords

• decluttering skills
• parenting
• children
• possessions
• emotions
• confidence
• independence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Becoming Minimalist

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