Hello,

Do you have any suggestions for helping children release their clutter... overwhelming collections or outgrown items?

- M.W., Canada

Karen's reply:

Years ago when I worked as a professional rebirther, parents would sometimes ask if they could bring their problem children to me for some sessions in order to fix them. My response was always to tell them to leave the child at home and come for the sessions themselves. When the parents resolved their own stuff, the behaviour of the children invariably improved.

I have found the same to be the case when it comes to clearing clutter. Children emulate their care givers. Physical clutter is only one kind - there is also mental clutter and emotional clutter. The more you let go of your own 'stuff', the happier your children will be to let go of theirs!