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Jun 2022
16m 7s

002: Let's Talk About Toys

Diana Rene
About this episode

As moms, we are always trying to find ways to better our children's lives, and we all know children learn through play. So we think that if kids learn through play, and my job as a mom is to help my child learn, grow, and develop, then I will give them all the toys I can help promote that. How many toys should children have? Let’s talk about it!

In this episode, Diana shares how her children’s number of toys has changed over the years and what she noticed in their quality of play.

We’ll also discuss…

  • How do kids play when they have lots of toys compared to minimal toys
  • What does research show about the number of toys is best for children
  • Release the guilt around what you’ve done in the past and embrace having fewer toys


Get the full show notes and blog post here: https://www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep002


Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
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Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Chaos to Calm” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

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