Same! I love the way you write. I feel like Iām in the room as the stories develop. š„° And the emotional ups and downs behind each motivation to hold on or let go is so captivating. ā¤ļø
Many years ago, I pressured my son to declutter much faster than he was able to. My concern was valid: there were too many decisions to make and too many things to get through.
But the pressure made the process slow and excruciating, not faster.
These ideas (let the space be the limit, accept what's "good enough", explain things in a way children can understand) look deceptively simple.
One thing I love about this story how it taps into the urgency the mom was feeling, but once she noticed her daughterās distress, she switched her approach. We experience that so often, that when we pause to connect with the emotions rather than the behavior, we reach a win-win solution.
I had so much fun doing this with you, Ann!ā¤ļø
Same! I love the way you write. I feel like Iām in the room as the stories develop. š„° And the emotional ups and downs behind each motivation to hold on or let go is so captivating. ā¤ļø
Hey Sheeba and Ann
Great job guys
Loved reading this post
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Thank you for reading! Which of the character can you relate to more?
The message always lands better through a story.
Many years ago, I pressured my son to declutter much faster than he was able to. My concern was valid: there were too many decisions to make and too many things to get through.
But the pressure made the process slow and excruciating, not faster.
These ideas (let the space be the limit, accept what's "good enough", explain things in a way children can understand) look deceptively simple.
Yet I can say from experience: they work.
One thing I love about this story how it taps into the urgency the mom was feeling, but once she noticed her daughterās distress, she switched her approach. We experience that so often, that when we pause to connect with the emotions rather than the behavior, we reach a win-win solution.
Thank you for highlighting that!
Itās one of the most powerful skills we can build as parents.
I didnāt notice that aspect of the story that complements the practical how-to-declutter part beautifully.