A clutter-free environment that fosters creativity and promotes independence in children is crucial for their development. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, or looking for ideas to create a more organized home, tune in to learn how to design functional and appealing play areas that support children’s development!
Dr. Aparna is a certified home organizing consultant trained by Marie Kondo. She is also a sustainability advocate and Montessori positive parenting coach. She holds credentials as a positive discipline parent educator and Simplicity Parenting Group Leader and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Education with a focus on Developmental Psychology.
As a parent and an experienced professional working with families, Dr. Aparna understands the difficulties parents face in balancing the best educational and play materials for their children while keeping their homes organized. She aims to help parents create peaceful family connections through mindful parenting and organizational strategies.
In this thought-provoking episode of Room By Room, Dr. Aparna Chari Sundar emphasizes that home organization should reflect personal values and priorities. She advises against unrealistic, picture-perfect standards and stresses the importance of creating a harmonious, family-centric home. Dr. Aparna also underscores the significance of involving children in organizing to foster independence and well-being.
Dr. Aparna advises parents to declutter their own spaces first to build trust with their children and to model the behavior. She suggests starting with less sentimental items and using gamification to make the process enjoyable. Setting clear spatial boundaries and displaying children’s creations helps manage their belongings while fostering pride and a sense of ownership.
Dr. Aparna recommends simple, accessible storage solutions for children’s toys. She suggests using low, open shelving and encourages labeling with Polaroid pictures to personalize and organize effectively. By involving children in the process, parents can foster a sense of pride and responsibility while teaching valuable life skills.
In this episode, Dr. Aparna Chari Sundar provides practical strategies for fostering a supportive and organized home environment. She emphasizes the importance of empathy, understanding, and effective communication in parenting alongside simple, child-friendly organizational techniques. Her insights aim to empower parents to create nurturing spaces that encourage children’s growth and responsibility.
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