Decluttering for Parents

Create Space for More, Joy, Love & Connection

"When so much of life 'out there' in the world can feel like it is tumultuous, polarizing and closing in around us, we can create a world 'in here,' at home, for our family that feels spacious and calm. Decluttering For Parents gives you simple steps that will guide you through a doable process to create space for what really matters, deep family connection. It will help you set up a well organized family base camp from which your kids can journey back out into the world refreshed, relaxed and confident.

– Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting, The Soul of Discipline, & Emotionally Resilient Tweens and Teens.

"With a loving hand, Decluttering for Parents shares the inspiration and actionable steps we need to shift from overwhelm to clarity and calm — so we can experience peace and joy in our homes and lives."

— Robin Berman, MD, author of Permission to Parent

The home and family life you envision is closer than you realize. It is right beneath the surface of all the clutter!

Do you feel like you are swimming in stuff and can’t keep up? Good news: this book is the supportive guide you need to create more freedom, joy, and connection at home.

Laura Forbes Carlin and Alison Forbes Van Hook will take you on an inspiring journey to clearing both inner and outer clutter. By ridding ourselves of things that weigh us down, we can free up space for everyone in the family to thrive.

Filled with actionable tips and practical advice, Decluttering for Parents expands on and updates the strategies in the authors' previous book, Clutter-free Parenting. This book guides you through clearing the clutter in small steps that are achievable for even the busiest parents. You will learn:

• How to drop the judgment and declutter with love and intention
• A 4-step decluttering process that works even if you are overwhelmed
• Habits to prevent clutter from accumulating in the first place
• How to transform your home without spending money
• When and how to involve your kids in decluttering
• How to clear inner clutter and simplify schedules for peace of mind

Decluttering for Parents will empower you to regain the time and energy that clutter depletes and create a home and life you and your family love.

Laura Forbes Carlin and Alison Forbes Van Hook are sisters, co-authors of The Peaceful Nursery, and founders of Inspired Everyday Living.

"For parents desiring less clutter and stress in their family’s lives, and more calm and time for connection, Decluttering for Parents is a godsend. This book teaches us a mindset and step-by-step process to help us set up our homes for success and create a loving space where children can thrive."

— Pamela Salzman, Cooking instructor and author of Quicker Than Quick

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