The Simplicity Parenting Podcast with Kim John Payne #35: Pt. 1 Clutter Free Parenting -Why Create a Clutter Free Home – What Is Clutter
Mar 19, 2019
Laura Carlin, co-author of Clutter-Free Parenting, is an advocate for decluttering to enhance childhood creativity and family well-being. She shares her own early decluttering experience that helped her cope with family challenges. Laura explains how clearing physical space fosters meaningful connections between parents and children while launching creative endeavors. The duo also dives into effective strategies for identifying clutter and emotional sticking points, making decluttering a more intentional and fulfilling process.
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Childhood Clutter Clearing Healed Anxiety
- Laura Carlin began clutter clearing at nine during her parents' divorce and found the process healing.
- Organizing her space helped create inner peace amid family trauma.
Clutter Creates Emotional Blocks
- Physical clutter creates emotional blocks that hinder connection between parents and children.
- A well-functioning home turns repetitive moments into chances for presence and joy.
Model Train Room Launched A Lifelong Passion
- Laura cleared a basement storage room so her seven-year-old could build model-train layouts instead of cluttering the kitchen.
- Five years later the son pursued trains deeply, winning contests and working at a museum.