My kids have too many toys because family spoils them with TOO much at Christmas/b-days. What do I do?

Answer 1

Wow, you live at my house, don't you? Can't even walk through their room. My suggestion, although I am not sure how well it will work....encourage them to find anything they haven't played with in 6 months and give it to charity, so that poor children might have a good Christmas. This way, you teach them values as well as getting the clutter cleared.

(now, to instill this idea in my own home....)

Answer 2

In order to assure they only have the toys they really play with, take all the toys and hide them when they are at school. Then tell them to ask for the toys back by name and only give them back the toys they can remember they even had. DON'T throw out all the toys as they are expensive and some may even be worth a small fortune 15 years from now. Give them to your grandchildren and watch them play with the toys your own children used to play with.

Answer 3

Our extended family has a system that everyone agreed on in order to save money. When giving to aunts, uncles, neices/ nephews etc. the gifts must cost around $10. If no gift is given then that's ok. We may not even necessarily send a greeting card, instead sending photos, a good email or a newsletter. Grandparents are an exception, but we've made it clear that any toys given we would prefer to be educational, or give books. Or they can give clothing. This year our $10 gift to family members is going to be a Heifer.org donation, and we want to send it early to make it clear that they are under no obligation to give to us.

Answer 4

When they get too old for the toys they have then give them away. Or when more toys come in for every toy say like 10 new toys come into the house get rid of 10 old toys

Answer 5

Divide the toys into three or four groups and pack them up in a box or trash bags. Store all but one bag of toys. Every so often, switch them out. It will be like having a whole new set of toys every few weeks. Also, the stuff they don't miss, you can give away.

Answer 6

You can never have too much of a good thing, my friend. But I would consider giving toys to Goodwill or a similar charity when your kids outgrow them. Better given to a good cause than cluttering valuable living space. I get a good feeling when i donate to charity because not only will my room be uncluttered, but also a more unfortunate kid can enjoy his Christmas.

Answer 7

A couple times a year you could donate some of their toys to children who need toys but wouldnt otherwise have toys. It could be a good lesson for your kids too.

Answer 8

You can have your kids donate toys that they don't play with ay longer, You can tell your parents that they have to many toys and you would prefer they give them a savings bond for them. This could go towards there college and future....

Answer 9

Tell them not to spoil them and make your kids give some of their kids to Toys to Tots it's what my mom did we had to take 3 toys each ( 3 kids) and we gave away to Toys to Tots it taught us to help kids that werent so lucky and wanted toys too.

Answer 10

Well, I personally would consider giving them to children that are less fortunate. I attend a very small church with young mother with several kids that live in poor home conditions. Even though our church is small we are looking for any kind of resources to help these kids to have a wonderful christmas. They would be happy just to receive a used toy. Please consider my response and contact me if necessary to donate to these needy families. Contact number: 229-379--6640