How to Organize Your Kids’ Toys

How to Organize Your Kids’ Toys

It’s tempting to buy your children lots of toys and fall into the belief that having more choices and more toys will improve their creativity and play experience. But research from the University of Toledo in Ohio suggests “an abundance of toys present reduced quality of toddlers’ play.” According to an article in Psychology Today, “The study echoes several experts who in recent years have advocated for streamlined, or even toy-free, play areas for young children. In his book Clutterfree with Kids, Joshua Becker describes too many toys as a distraction from development. “Imagine the impact that hundreds of toys in our homes may be having on our kids,” he wrote in response to the new findings.”

Additionally, too many toys can make it difficult for kids to find the toys they want as well as create an insurmountable task for the child when it comes time to clean up. In this video, St. Louis-based professional organizer Susan Stewart tackles this subject of organizing toys for children in a way that is both practical and provides the best play experience for children.