Why I Stopped Threatening to Throw Away My Kids’ Toys When They Wouldn’t Clean up: Young children live fully in the present moment. Their brain’s ability to pivot, plan ahead, and shift gears is still developing. When we burst in demanding immediate cleanup, it’s like someone slamming our pot closed mid-recipe. Their resistance isn’t defiance—it’s developmental! What works instead? NOT A GENERAL YELL INTO THE PLAYROOM OF 5 MORE MINUTES! That is too vague and it won’t work. Instead, try a 5-minute warning with a specific prompt: “Choose ONE last thing to do before cleanup time.” This helps their brain prepare for the transition and gives them agency in closing their play cycle. The result? An easier transition into clean up time. If you want to read more about a Game-Changing Cleanup System That Works, comment CLEAN UP and we will send you the link to the full article. Drop a ❤️ if you’re going to try this approach today! 👇 What’s your biggest cleanup challenge? Let me know in the ...