Overcoming toy overload w/ Chelsea of @mamapsychologists

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In this conversation, Nina and Chelsea Bodie discuss the challenges of managing toys in a child's life, including decision fatigue, toy overload, and the emotional aspects of purging toys. They explore practical strategies for parents to identify signs of toy overload, manage toy rotation, and involve children in the process of donating toys. The discussion also touches on navigating family dynamics during gift-giving seasons and addressing children's disappointment when they don't receive the gifts they wanted.

00:00: Understanding Decision Fatigue and Toy Overload

01:16: Introducing Chelsea Bodie and Her Expertise

02:46: Identifying Signs of Toy Overload in Children

04:41: Deciding What Toys to Keep or Discard

07:29: Managing Toy Rotation and Realistic Expectations

10:37: Navigating Toy Purging with Kids

12:43: Involving Kids in the Toy Donation Process

16:52: Setting Boundaries with Family During Gift Giving

18:20: Handling Holiday Gift Overwhelm

24:48: Addressing Gift Disappointment in Children

About Chelsea

After unexpectedly having her son at 27 weeks 5 days, she was quickly thrown into motherhood and NICU life. Falling more on the postpartum depression side and struggling with the aftermath of being in NICU for months, she knew she wanted to help other parents whose journeys don't go as expected. At MamaPsychologists and Couples to Cradles Counselling she provides the support and education that all moms deserve to have available! Her mission is to provide mothers with practical tools, emotional guidance, and unwavering support, so they can navigate the wild ride of parenting without losing themselves along the way.

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