The first step is to reduce the number of toys, books, and arts and crafts materials, and the general mess that accumulates in our homes. Place into a box the activities and toys our child is not using very often or things they are finding too difficult. This box can be stored for now; we can rotate and reintroduce these activities when our child needs a new challenge. Place into a second box items that are for younger children, activities that they do not use anymore or are too easy. Find a new home for them or keep them aside for a younger sibling. Keep out just the few things the child is
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