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#30 How to teach your kids to be organised and promote independence with So Organised with Sam


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If you’ve ever felt weighed down by toy-strewn floors, morning meltdowns, or childhood clutter chaos, it’s time for a fresh perspective. In this soul-nourishing chat, I sat down with Sam Allan, a busy mum of two and Professional Organiser from Aberdeen, founder of So Organised With Sam, to unpack how instilling organisation in our kids isn’t just practical, it’s pure empowerment.

We’re diving deep into:

  • Why responsibility = confidence (yes, a 19‑month‑old can feel buzzing pulling her own bowl from a low drawer!)

  • How chores = future success (a Harvard 75‑year study proves chores build resilience, happiness and adult achievement)

  • The life-changing magic of family tidy-up time (20 minutes, four hands, zero resentment)

  • When to lead and when to step back; so kids actually learn to solve not get rescued

  • How to avoid the slow build-up of mum burnout by creating shared responsibility (and not being the default for everything)

  • Spotting resentment before it takes hold; and turning it into connection and teamwork

  • Declutter methods kids actually get; simple keep/go systems, toy rotation, and holding zones that give everyone space to decide

  • Clever storage hacks to make life easier; why labelled baskets and Joseph Joseph organisers are game-changers in a family home
  • This episode is for the mums who are sick of doing it all. It’s the reminder you didn’t know you needed, that you’re not failing, you’re just doing too much alone. And there’s another way!!

    Connect with the guest: 

    Want to work with Sam or follow her for more tips? If you’re based in Scotland and want hands-on help decluttering and organising, Sam is the one. She covers the North East of Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Angus and Aberdeen, and she’s fab!

    🔗 Website: soorganised.co.uk
    📸 Instagram: @so_organised_

    Go follow her and let her know this episode sent you!

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    Work with me: https://www.amythespacecreator.com/services 

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    Thanks so much for listening.
    Amy xx
    -Your decluttering bestie

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