My kids have a hard time letting go, even if it's a broken figurine with a missing head. Once a year, while the kids are at school, I declutter their playroom, tossing anything unnecessary. One day each December, after lunch, while the kids are at school, I grab a garbage bag and get to work on reorganizing their play area. I immediately remove the broken and maimed toys, sorting through the cars and trucks. Related storiesMy upbringing was very differentWhen I was a kid, I had a fraction of the toys as my kids.

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