Moms Talk Q&A: How Do You Deal With Kid Clutter?

Moms Talk is a new feature on South San Francisco Patch that is part of a new initiative on our Patch sites to reach out to moms and families.

South San Francisco invites you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support for mothers and their families right here in South City. 

Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council of experts and smart moms take your questions, give advice and share solutions. Join the dialogue by posting your thoughts in the comments below.

So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start the conversation with today's question: How do you deal with kid clutter?

It starts from the moment they're born, when your homes seemingly becomes overwhelmed with baby items and toys. As they age, they're more able to help clean up the mess...but often they don't. How do you deal with children's clutter in your home? Are you a brutal minimalist? Or do you train your kids to be happy helpers from an early age?