Is It Possible to Declutter When You Have Kids? Why Minimalism Expert Marie Kondo Says Yes

"Don't decide what to get rid of, only decide what to keep. You and your family should only save items that spark joy. Children as young as 3 years old can decide what gives them joy and the key principle is that each person should be making the decisions for themselves. If a parent or a spouse ever tries to 'force' another family member to tidy, not only will it not work, it could even have a negative effect."