It's Week 8 of The Home Reset Challenge! This week, we're focusing on kids' spaces—whether it's a playroom, bedroom, or any area that seems to get cluttered faster than you can clean it. With a few simple systems, we can make these spaces more functional, organized, and easy to maintain. If you don't have children, choose another area in your home that could use a little TLC and system overhaul and apply the same principles!
The Habit: A 15-Minute Room Reset
The best way to keep kids' spaces tidy is to incorporate a daily 15-minute reset. Set a timer and make it a fun, non-negotiable part of the day—maybe before bedtime or right after school. Even small kids can participate in putting away toys, making beds, and tidying up. My biggest goal in incorporating habits like this into our day is training my kids up to be functional adults who have helpful habits instilled already to care for their space.
I'm a huge advocate of helping your kid figure out a way to clean up after themselves in an age appropriate way that partners with how their brain works. I talk a lot about this in the book- this may look like gamifying cleaning, picking up by zones or categories, breaking it up into tiny bits, or other outside of the box ideas. I also am a huge advocate of having less stuff. This is something we are constantly working on in our home, and I notice that when the kids have less stuff out in their room or in the ilving area our days are so much more calm.
The System: Solving Problem Storage
Every kid's space has that one big problem area—maybe it's overflowing toy bins, a closet that never stays organized, or art supplies scattered everywhere. This week, focus on creating a system that actually works for your child’s specific needs, whatever age they are. To shop the picture above click here.
Some ideas:
For small kids: Use labeled bins or baskets with pictures to help them understand where things go.
For older kids: Implement a simple clothing system—maybe bins for outgrown clothes and a streamlined way to store everyday outfits.
For shared spaces: Make sure every child has a designated storage spot to keep things from getting mixed up.
The Declutter Challenge: Problem Area Purge
Now that you’ve identified the problem, let’s declutter! This week, go through toys, clothes, and any clutter that’s taken over the space. Ask yourself:
Is it broken or missing pieces? If so, toss it.
Has my child outgrown it? Donate or store it if it’s worth keeping.
Does it even get played with? If not, time to let it go!
Include your kids in the process- it can be a positive experience, especially if you've been modeling it and reaping the declutter benefits over the past few weeks!
Making It Stick
Once you've decluttered and set up a better system, teach your kids how to maintain it. Walk them through where things go, set clear expectations, and make tidying a daily habit.
By the end of this week, you’ll have a kids' space that feels organized, functional, and much easier to maintain. Let me know how it’s going over on Instagram @karissaathome!
Happy resetting!