Earlier this month, we published a story about how to manage kid clutter, and we asked our audience to share some of their favorite organization tips for kid’s stuff, like toys, clothes and gear. Here are a few of their responses. These have been edited for length and clarity. 

Give your donation pile a grace period

When we declutter, things don't go immediately to the donation pile. First they go into a box in the closet. If no one asks for it for a few months, it's time to donate it. 

If kids know they have a three-month window to change their mind, they are much more willing to donate something ... but once it's in the box, it tends to be out of sight, out of mind, and almost always gets donated eventually. — Morgan Agnew

Rotate your toys 

My kid is autistic, and I can't just keep some [of their special interest] toys away from them. What we do to manage the mess is always rotating or donating toys they don't use anymore or are no longer special interests. Then we do a bit of accepting the mess as it is too, knowing all things are temporary, good and bad. — Bev Rubel

Dealing with clutter isn’t just for young people 

An interesting observation is that your parenting advice also applies to adult children caregivers of elderly parents. I share my small home with my elderly mother, whose stuff is everywhere. My kitchen table is a war zone of crafting materials and magazines, and the closet overflows with elder care supplies. 

I think when something is out of sight to a child, it is gone and it provokes fear. For example, where is my favorite doll or teddy? The same thing happens with the elderly who fade into and out of short-term memory loss. They all thrive with routine — including keeping their things in routine storage spots. — Giselle Knudsen

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