*2023* THROWING EVERYTHING OUT! A FRESH START EXTREME CLEANING MOTIVATION // DECLUTTER KIDS ROOM!

[@flamflam6652]

I think all the long-time viewers saw this coming lol. And although it makes for great content, I can't imagine how mentally exhausting it is to keep doing these types of cleans. So, bravo for starting to tackle the root behaviours creating this chaos!

[@MomLikely]

Amen! ❤️ thanks so much for being here.

[@sunshinenday3439]

@@MomLikely I have 4, my oldest is now 18. Trust me her room has seen those days. Now with my youngest I've got a decent system down. Hamper in bathroom, and bedroom anywhere clothes come off put hamper. No eating in room helps if they need to be comfy snacking, living room is better.... Then teaching evening reset before dinner. Have them Pick up toys. Clothes in hamper. Trash in trash. Those simple things help so much. She's got a "creative spirit" lol just like my oldest. They're brain is always on 1000 go go go.

[@CSSP10]

More power to ya, Mom! Am glad your video showed up on my side-list (whatever it’s called ☺️) Just subscribed. I hope you feel satisfied and refreshed after that hard work, and I pray you have much success with your resolutions! I’m older and empty nesting but remember doing the same thing with my son’s room. Love your attitude and resolve! Happy New Year!

[@MomLikely]

Thank you so much! Appreciate your support. Welcome ❤️

[@Tiffshouse]

Wow! I applaud you! That’s a lot of work!!! You showed real messes on the internet, you’re brave, many aren’t willing to do that. Great job mom ❤ less is more! Have you ever heard of the flylady? They have a kids version that you can download and put in a binder that will help her with daily tasks so it doesn’t get overwhelming again. She’s changed my life

[@sandyfeet8175]

Finally, a “real” mom. You are so relatable and honest. I’m sick to death of the fake Insta lives, that you know just aren’t real. You did great mum! Sending love from England 🇬🇧

[@MomLikely]

Thank you! ❤️

[@meghanmengel437]

This👆🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🫶🏼

[@juanitaramey6741]

every mom is a real mom

[@thisgirlkris]

I think a lot of us moms have been in your position! 2023 I'm focusing on ME. My kids and husband can (and hopefully will) get on board and stop leaving me to be their maid, organizer, planner, chef, etc. I'm done pouring from an almost empty cup! You got this momma!

[@AngiesLife42]

Yes!!!! Same here!!! I think as moms we’ve just done so much for so long, they all just EXPECT us to keep doing it. We’ve created this by just doing so much and being the best we can be at everything & now we’re just exhausted! Here’s to us moms who are putting ourself first & passing off some responsibilities to others in the house🎉🎉🎉

[@Misstaryn]

I felt this comment! 💯

[@catherinetownsend-scott4372]

Yes!!!

[@Matriarch5]

Yes exactly!

[@JacquelineLP]

I did this when my daughter was around 8/9 years old, she was overwhelmed with all the stuff, she expressed to me one day "Mom this is your fault, you are the one that buys me everything" that hit me like a ton of bricks! Very huge learning lesson for me as a mom, she is going on 21 with her own place now and we have the greatest relationship! Good mom you are being by helping her! 👍🏽💐

[@taneshalewis3991]

Yup! We as parents control what comes in and out the house

[@jessieloubamboo]

No judgement here. New Year, new memories, new routines. You've got this 👍 💪

[@MomLikely]

Thank you❤️🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@lolitalolita7561]

Likewise! Real messes. My 16 year old has a good size closet but everything’s always on the floor. Thanks for your video. Happy new year, new start!

[@shaunrouse5369]

She should be helping you clean it up as well

[@susanshanks2407]

I am new here, I am a 71 year old grandmother, you made my day when I watched you. I loved the way you tackled this room. ❤ I would have done the same as you, broom and all. I have realized if an adult is overwhelmed you can only imagine how a child feels. ❤ 😍

[@MomLikely]

I’m happy to hear. That single thought alone got me to finally do this because we both needed it.

[@larenaturley1192]

You're a great mom. Tough love never hurt anyone. ❤

[@amywalraven3455]

What a beautiful kindness you have done for your daughter! I have no idea why kids churn through their all belongings without actually playing with any of it. I believe it’s a sign of overwhelm and discontentment. Having only the few things you truly love helps you feel grateful and contented and invested in and responsible for you possessions. It’s a fantastic life lesson. Well done!

[@MomLikely]

Yes I am thinking the same. Especially having room for crafting and then making a mess is ok we can clean it up without it getting on other stuff

[@allysond727]

I agree with you 100%. It seems the less my kiddos have, the happier they are with what's left. And the same is true for me!

[@shegoeslightly]

I heard that it's from them trying to look for a particular item in a pile. So the pile doesn't happen anymore when you get rid of what they don't need/want use from each pile :)

[@carolkoehn6225]

New subscriber. You did a GREAT job. Well done. Have a Wonderful week

[@MomLikely]

Thank you. Welcome ❤️

[@CookwitchCreations]

Here via Midwest Magic Cleaning. This is so how I would be. If you have it, it's yours responsibility. If you can't take care of it, and you ruin it? All will be gone, and we start small again. Now I'm in my 50s, and all I want to do is declutter everything!

[@coreandarlionstarot]

Your video popped up as a random recommendation. Glad I clicked on it. As an adult, I can say with full honesty that when your daughter is a little older she is going to appreciate what lessons you’re teaching her. Few and special is much more important than many and broken and replaceable. ✨

[@MomLikely]

❤️ thanks I hope she can embrace the teachings too

[@GiniCassidy]

Good job mom!! You can’t keep going through that. 😊😊

[@drodriguez071]

I did this for my 2 daughters who share a room when they were younger. Got rid of everything. Including clothes they didn’t wear and were still in good condition. They learned real quick to keep their room clean after that. Sometimes we have to be tough on them. They also learn to value what you give them. You did good!! Don’t be hard on yourself.👍

[@Decoraconevet]

👍🏼❤️

[@pamwood3956]

My mom did the same. In later life mom became a sort of hoarder (she's been gone 9 years now) and I've realized I'm becoming the same. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this video in my pursuit of decluttering and donating to local thrift store..I'm 61 now and realize that I need peace and simplicity above all of my junk.

[@MomLikely]

Absolutely and as a side note my husband has had to move around his mothers things because she has to much and one of his dilemmas is the fact that he try’s to not live like that and he is going to be the one having to face all of the stuff when she is gone because she can’t handle it . I wish you the best of luck. I hope you can get rid of things. ❤️

[@CadetRedShirt]

I will say that is what caused my hoarding, because my mother removed all my items I didnt feel safe having things i truly wanted when i was a kid so when i got my own place and felt like i could branch out i started hoarding things DX

[@Traumawomen]

@@pamwood3956 \\\

[@lizwilliams8406]

Good job mama. When my kids used to say they were bored, I would give them a cleaning sure to do.😂😂😂 they stopped saying they were bored. Shannon, at least like a tree sent me.❤

[@candicewells6618]

I'm a newcomer here but I just had to say that I really appreciate your honesty in this video!!! Admitting faults & failings is so hard but like you said, we're all human. & it's so nice to feel connected to a stranger through REAL life situations like this so we feel less alone❤️ new fan, here!

[@candicewells6618]

Also I would've thrown everything away too🤣🤷‍♀️ no shame in doing what's best for you!

[@CaliAnimalLover]

As sad as it might have been for her to see this for the first time, I bet she’s secretly relieved. I remember when my kids bedrooms looked like this. And I used to try to put it all back together. But it was too much. I finally had to do something similar. And we have to remind ourself that if all those things were loved and cherished they wouldn’t be ruined and in piles all over the floor. You did good.

[@sarahdickens1926]

Girl! My daughter is 10 and she is FINALLY starting to realize I cannot keep cleaning up her messes. Her room looked exactly like this a few days ago and last night I walked in after she went to bed and I could see the floor and she had actually cleaned it all up on her own!!! You did awesome with the new set up and the cleaning. She will thank you later!

[@MomLikely]

So good to hear. I hope you have a great year and smother guys keep improving your routines.

[@candacelytle9113]

I am 65 and did this so many times I would cry ,finally I threw everything out except what they really played with , they were not happy at first but the end result was we were all so much happier ! Kids have so much they get overwhelmed too! You are a great mom !

[@IntoTh3Gr4y]

Thank you for being so vulnerable! It takes a lot to show the world not only your struggles but your families. A lot of people are going to take this video and apply it to their own lives and also make their family life and home life better for themselves and their children. Physical clutter really does affect your mental well being and I'm so proud and admire you for sharing!

[@MomLikely]

Thank you! Yes exactly I was hoping many of us that have similar way of doing things as I was, would apply it and make some changes this year. I really hope so it’s wonderful feeling! ❤️

[@allisonhartley6174]

Been there, done exactly this multiple times! Midwest Magic sent me. Bless you and your family.

[@lindsayryder1822]

This hit me right in the guts. My sons room gets like this. When you said your daughter can’t manage the things she has I thought “this is my answer”. I can get his room together in a way he can manage it. ❤ thanks for the inspo.

[@MomLikely]

Absolutely! Wish you the best of luck.

[@saintamerican6105]

If more moms did this, families would be more united!

[@doingslothstuffs]

Momma, you are NOT failing. Parenting is a learning experience for everyone involved - you find out what works for you & what doesn't. I remember doing this at LEAST twice when my kiddos were younger. You're doing a great job!

[@JustOne-qe7jl]

Don’t give another minute of your time thinking about what other people think. You have the right attitude which will benefit your family. All the best to you on YOUR journey.

[@jamiebruno6594]

I applaud you for doing this! As a child, I was never taught how to clean and had my room emptied by my mom. Now, as an adult, I have ocd about clutter. It's a reality check that I needed. You're doing great!

[@libraryofash277]

That’s how my step mother raised me as well. If everything was shoved in drawers she dump every drawer in my room into a giant pile including my closet and toy chest. I’d sit on the floor and cry next to the pile the whole day. Get grounded etc. It was overwhelming. I’m grateful for it as an adult because it taught me what not to do or rather what won’t work.

[@kenzieirwin1777]

Your so real for this, this is the first cleaning video I have watched. Enjoying the talking. Because your just speaking facts. Life’s hard, there is going to be more messing. No matter how much stuff you have..

[@natabulous6429]

No problem in tossing what you can't handle. You're ONE person, get things done how you need to be successful! 🌟

[@MomLikely]

💯 percent agree.

[@kirbyjohnson2628]

Finally seeing someone else’s kids room like this!! Every few months had to do this. 11 now and keeps it a bit cleaner know.

[@mooshmamareece6638]

The only mom out there who has the guts to do what is necessary! The only freaking one! It was needed. We saw it coming

[@MomLikely]

❤️✨🙌🏽

[@michelleknotts4921]

Grandma here. Stumbled upon your videos in a search to inspire my grown daughter with her three darling mess monsters. THIS one earned my subscription. Love your heart, your spirit, and your tenacity. You are so far beyond where I was, as a mom, at your age. I think that you are simply Amazing.

[@Emmaslaysinroblox2.0]

I totally commend you for throwing it all away. We as moms reach a point where we realize all the “things” are not as important and significant as the lessons of respecting what they do have. Kudos to you!!!!!

[@thesounknown]

I was bummed watching you throw stuff out at first but you really explain it so well and I totally understand why you would throw away so much. There comes a certain point where you just need to reset and I think it’s so awesome you want to teach your girls better. Way to go! Satisfying clean; great job.

[@darbirhian]

Stumbled across this video. It takes guts to post a video like this. I know with our family, our eldest just turned 9 and she is really artistic and has hoarding tendencies. My spouse purges her room regularly and I deep clean it, as I suck at purging. Good luck to managing the home better in 2023.

[@nnylasoR]

Hi …. I just want to say I am 42 and battling lifelong hoarding disorder - and although I do not know you, your husband, nor your sweet girl, I have much to say on this matter. I can say with certainty that my “tendencies” were brought on / fueled / exacerbated by not only touchy family dynamics, but due to my belongings, my precious things, my comforts constantly disappearing. I was not the one deciding to part with them - they were just, GONE. 🥺 That sort of thing **is** traumatic, and causes some of us to grasp tighter to anything we can. I pray that you all have loving, empathetic relationships with eachother, and I hope that you involve your daughter in these ‘purges.’ Yes, she is your child and that is your home - but it is her home too and she is a human being. She not only has emotions and reasons behind her “tendencies,” she needs your guidance and the decision-making practice… as well as practice bettering her space and sense of accomplishment and *worth.* ♥️♥️♥️

[@MomLikely]

I agree! There are a few things she asked for in her room and come the spring if she keep showing she is Lerner and participating in the family chores dynamic as reward I’m going to find her the items and hopefully that will encourage her to love the space and keep it nice more on her own too.I’m sorry these things have happened with you ❤️ maybe category decluttering could help you discard unused items.

[@TheW3avers]

Yes, yes, yes!! I had to do this with my 8 yr old daughter. We would clean her room together and the next day.... it was a complete disaster. I repeatedly told her if its on the floor, its going in the trash. I would always try to save a few toys for her but I also thought, if she doesn't care about it then why should I. So in the trash it went, or donated if we could. I felt bad for doing this but felt so relieved after it was done. Her room is alot more manageable for her and I now. Glad we did it!

[@darbirhian]

@@TheW3avers I can understand this. I'm getting to this point with my daughter. It's the mess on the floor that gets me, as it's like the entire space is game for everything and any little thing. I find a bit of clutter or mess on her furniture is far easier to manage as the space is far smaller. Her room is better now than it was a few years ago, and every so often she is motivated to tidy up and organize her things. She doesn't really notice when her dad purges; she hoards a lot of junk, quite frankly. It's so freeing to be rid of it!

[@MomLikely]

Yes that was my same thinking doing her room. It just has to be done if it’s going to improve the space for everyone.

[@Carla-dq5hm]

I can totally relate to this video. I have two young kids and their rooms have gotten so bad to where I’ve literally just shut the door because it was too much. People can judge, sometimes it’s just too much. You at least opened the door lol my sons room smelled so bad one time and I cleaned it top to bottom all for him to just stink it up. Like bruh, why?! We’ve gotten a better hold of it lately but it can still get rough in there.

[@TheThyckVixen]

I feel you girl! My youngest son has a bed a dresser and a hamper in his room. He has a small toy bucket in the closet and that’s it. He sneaks food and breaks everything. When he starts maturing and making better decisions he can have more stuff. I cleaned his room for 2 hours the other day. It was a traumatic experience no lie. I cried. You’re not alone sis.

[@MomLikely]

Yes I have been in that position many of times.

[@sonyahubbard3226]

Bless Xxo

[@charlenebrissette3348]

It is so nice to see a parent be a parent. Bless you.

[@californiadreamer5968]

I commend you! I was a single, working mom and couldn’t do everything by myself. I gave up trying to keep up with the kids room and it got to looking just like this. I kept the rest of the house relatively tidy. I wish I had done exactly what you did. Instead I just let it go. To this day, both of my daughters still live like they did then. I have regrets. The loss of a few bags of “Stuff” to gain life long lessons. Good for you!!

[@SillyMeKimmieG]

Hello there. I am new to your channel. While I don't have children. I am a wife and we do have pets however, While I don't have the Mom perspective, I can tell you that setting boundaries for yourself are so very important. No judgement should come from how you need to take care of you so that you can be the best version of yourself for you and your family. Honestly I would not have done anything different than you did. It is mentally draiing to have to keep up with things like that and now your kiddo will have exactly what she plays with and nothing more. Less things for her and you to take care of. You keep doing what's best. Thank you for sharing your real life and keep being amazingly you.

[@pattyk101]

Wow, this brings back memories! I'm thinking of all the times I sat, cross-legged on the floor of one of my kid's bedrooms. Trashcan to my left, cardboard box to my right and my daughter or son right there with me, helping to sort out the mess. Where's the kid? Give her a magic sponge and have her clean her art work off the walls 😜

[@MomLikely]

She fed helps with new messes already. At the end I explained when I started the channel They used to be in the mix helping while I filmed but I had them stop being on camera.

[@lauramitchell6725]

Maybe next time ,film the “before”, then off camera that week have your kids scrub their artwork off the walls ( that punishment really fits the crime and teaches the consequence) then include the scrubbed walls in the “afters”.

[@courtneyhedrick8279]

Seriously no judgement, there's nothing wrong with being overwhelmed; and there's nothing wrong about purging your stuff. Take your time love, you got this ❤️

[@articulate.beauty]

As moms, we want to give our babies the world, but we also need to see them take care of what we give them. She'll appreciate it when she'd older. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BrigitteCoffman]

I am so PROUD of you! I did the same thing in 1996 (before YT) to my daughter's room. Threw everything away, or donated to Goodwill. Because, her disrespect with her toys and condition of her room. Always looked like a Tornado went through it! Love you!

[@frazixfrazix7607]

It's so nice to see a real mom with real life messes and not cleaning an already clean home makes me feel normal to know I'm not the only one

[@gbk1t]

You have done yourself & your family a huge favour. When things get so out of control it calls for drastic measures. Now you can start with a clean slate & vow never to let it slip into that state again. You should be proud of yourself.

[@itsatayloredlife]

I love watching deep cleans like this because whenever I have a huge mess I always feel overwhelmed like I don’t know where to start. It’s so motivating to see someone just dive in and get it done.

[@Tremama83]

I thank you for being real. Frustration does come, tears come. I especially can relate because I work full time and come home to a trashed house. I had to really put my foot down. We love our families, but they don’t get how much it takes to run a household. Bravo for sharing!

[@simplycorinne]

I totally see where you are coming from and I've watched you clean her room time and time again! I grew up with a Mom that was OCD about our things. We literally kept tallies on toys- we had to count pieces while putting things away. No game/toy ever lost a piece. Some of my toys stayed in the box forever. The crazy thing is, our house was filled to the brim with clutter and "collectibles", yet it was methodical. I'm now somewhere in the middle when it comes to my own kids. I let them play, be imaginative, and actually use their toys but they have to treat their things with respect. If a piece goes missing, no big deal I will eventually find it and put it back. But I'm huge on treating your things with respect. But kids are kids and I'm always loosing my marbles too LOL. Sending hugs, you're doing awesome 🤗

[@MomLikely]

Yes there was a time this happened for me but it didn’t last. I was sad about the monopoly in this video because those parts were lost but our other games I want taken care of so we can enjoy them.

[@samarfatemah4935]

Wow 2

[@jeannenabozny5675]

Great job. I raised 7. Clean simple rooms workable space is best. This helps them appreciate clean spaces as adults. They get out of their rooms and engage as family. Great great job. You got this!

[@SummerStormsz]

Way to go mama! I'm 30 and I still struggle staying tidy I get better and better but I wish my mom did this when I was 8 because I had too much stuff broken and messy and it was overwhelming. You did what you had to do! Thanks for keeping it real with us u just earned a subscriber

[@sondrasix1668]

I just found you. This is the BEST thing I have ever seen. Finally a parent that is not afraid to help there children’s learn. I’m so glad I found you. You are amazing and the best.👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@caroljean0220]

Girl, you do what you feel is necessary for you and your family. I am not judging because we have all had something in our lives that we felt held us back, but it's no one's business to judge. Maybe having less will help her to clean her room without feeling over-whelmed.

[@nancyatieh2961]

I agree with you

[@teajohnson8802]

AMEN AMEN, I totally totally understand. My daughter, granddaughter, husband and myself all live together. I am now 65 yrs old retiree. When my granddaughter was 4yrs old, every Friday, she and I would clean up her room and she loved it. I taught her the three pile system, 1st pile was "trash", the 2nd pile was the "I don't know pile", and the 3rd pile was "keep & put it where it belongs" & and we would sing the song "clean up, clean up". I told her when she gets older she's going to do it by herself. This worked so well until she turned 9yrs old. The room went to the opposite side of the world. So I get it, I snapped. Just throw everything out. I'm praying for you, I'm praying for your daughter, your family. Remember to breathe, take care of yourself, replenish your strength. Kudos to all that have to go through these kind of issues. Just know you're not by yourself keep smiling sweetie aka mom_likely

[@sarahbethtranka9991]

Your vulnerability in this video was so helpful and meaningful to me. Awesome job mama!

[@MomLikely]

❤️🙌🏽 yes I’m so glad. I wanted to share what I am really going through and I was so hoping to inspire similar changes for others. Thank you, I hope you have a great new year.

[@goodenough6331]

I remember doing that at one point for my kids - literally tossed everything - it shocked the kiddos so much that they began to take better care of their things. They are now grown and have kiddos of their own and they still remember what I did - and they have learned from it - trust me. We are a more minimal family now and that is a great thing. I enjoy your videos.

[@dianepisarcik7185]

I've never viewed your channel before...I thought you had the best mindset for your decision to totally transform your daughters room. I don't think it was wrong to throw away so much. You did an amazing job! Hopefully she appreciates how hard you worked to make her room so clean. You showed that you have expectations and want a healthy space for your home!!

[@michellerasey7327]

My kids are all out of the house now, but I remember these days. You did exactly right. I know its hard but we can't be their friend we have to parent, which means teaching them to become successful and productive adults.

[@GSP315]

You did the right thing! You are a great mom and I am proud of you!

[@projectqueen610]

Your right..none of us can manage this much excess. It causes anxiety. There is so much freedom in letting go.

[@teddybear283]

My daughter is 11 and we have struggled with this too. I got rid of everything she doesn’t regularly use. I make her clean it and go in once a week to do a mom clean while she’s at school. She is finally starting to understand it’s more comfortable to be tidy and starting to keep it up herself. Don’t worry, this is just a phase of life that will pass.

[@Rachel-ul8et]

It gets easier, the struggle is real. Your the mom, and a good one at that. Huge task, love it.

[@FoD1975]

Me again! ☺️ I just wanted to say that you are NOT a failure as a mum! You acknowledge that your child is just that - a child; and she needs you to do that. All the very best with your goals. 🥰

[@amyfarrell9773]

Hi 👋, first off, thank you for sharing your life and home with us. You are seen and heard Momma! I'm currently at this stage with my house, three girls under 8 and we're drowning and it's not the mom I want to be nor the lesson/examples I want to give them. Your thoughts, hopes, goals and geniuine honesty in this video spoke directly to my heart. Keep up the fabulous work! 🤗

[@ourworld581]

Love what you said about "what our children can manage" and also "having hardly anything in her room". I did this with my daughter's room and it's worked out heaps better! Less stuff! This was relaxing and motivating at the same time x

[@kdove2110]

Midwest Magic sent me. I'm staying. Huge respect to you!! Loved hearing your mental processes of the situation.

[@shellygreen734]

Good for you! I declutter every few months. It can get really overwhelming. I can remember when my boys were young. They could make a mess out of nothing lol.

[@KG-gg8rl]

You are being practical. You have to be able to handle it and what you are doing is right for you. No judgement from me. I support you.

[@TheLydiaM]

Girl. I feel you. I have three children and my oldest is the worst at his room. I always tell them that it doesn’t have to be perfect but if we are grateful for our things/home then we need to take care of it. It also take teamwork so if they need help, kind of like you were saying we can help each other. You did a great job. ❤

[@tinablum9089]

Sometumes you just need a complete reset. As a mom...I totally understand. Stay strong Mom!

[@rebeccalohnes4016]

I remember when my mom "threatened" to do this to my room and, after sulking for awhile, I cleaned up enough that my mom then helped me. But I can totally understand why you threw so much of it away. I would have done the same thing. Awesome job!

[@jennyjones2729]

midwest cleaner sent me here. He was right. Thank You for showing your emotions....women everywhere need to see what healthy looks like.

[@karencox3235]

I'll reiterate the "no judgement"! I'm a mom of 8 and our house was nuts, disgusting, messy, cluttered, out of control and just crazy most of the time. My youngest is now 13 and things are way better - especially since 4 kids have "launched". My 13 yo (boy with high functioning autism) still needs help keeping things from getting bad in his own room. It's a never ending challenge to be a mom. You're doing great!

[@sitsngigglesful]

I tried to look thru comments to make sure no one was hating. Thank you for sharing this. Thank you for being real! This is far more real for most of us than a lot of what is posted on social media. You do what you can. We do what we can. My house is all like this right now it seems. I'm getting there with you!

[@tessunderwood1656]

Only a Momma could clean this hard while sick!!!! Way to go🎉

[@lesleyjenkins2263]

I'm proud of you! First time watching for me. My daughter used to do garbage bag cleaning. She told kids to pick up only the things they wanted to keep and everything else went in garbage. Keep going mom you're great to have goals for your kid's development.

[@mRsFuEnTeS35]

Thank you for always sharing with us! This is me rite now. I always find myself buying more storage things in hopes that if I teach them where everything goes it’ll help. It doesn’t it’s more Chaos more spaces to fill with unnecessary things

[@christineticzon]

You go girl! Anyone who says it's wasteful throwing stuff out, don't have kids!!! I felt lighter watching you throw everything away! I cannot wait until my 11 month old is older so that I can finally get rid of all the baby toys!!! Because we all know they don't even play with them anyways! What do they play with? Boxes and remote controls!

[@kimberlyshipp7407]

WOW! That was bad! First time viewer here. Thank you for being vulnerable. People may judge, but you are helping others who feel they are alone in their mess. 2 weeks ago, I reset my 8 years old daughter's bedroom, too, and we donated a lot. My goal was to get it manageable for her. Good luck with your goal. I pray you get yourself and your family where you want to be mentally and physically.

[@MomLikely]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@laurahartman9170]

Hello! I'm new here (suggested by Midwest cleaning magic) but ooooh momma did I feel this video. I just spent a full day with my college student overhauling their room at home. It's not that I haven't taught my children how tidy, clean, take care of things. But this kid had gotten overwhelmed, a little buried, and needed the grace to start fresh! Everything is a season.

[@fayseese9072]

I honestly think it's great you did this. Sometimes they need it. I love how you have a normal home and you show it and it makes me watch your channel. Your real and I Thank you for that. I'm a mom of 3 boys 2 of them share the whole upstairs and it gets so trashed. But you did what more parents should do. These kids these days have no discipline! Great Job and love your channel!

[@rightfullynotyours7629]

this made me so happy, I’m 15, currently cleaning my room and getting rid of basically everything and redecorating and this video made me feel just pure joy, my room had no where to walk, the rubbish and childhood toys and clothes piled up at least 1 metre high and you could not see the floor, I threw out everything (apart from clothes and very few toys to keep) and what I didn’t throw out I’m in the process of selling or donating, my room is bare, I’m selling all the furniture, bed, draws, and desks and everything, I’m repainting the room and starting basically fresh. this video made me so happy that this girl is gonna have a clean room and it makes me so happy, hope everything goes well for you, you’re doing incredible

[@MrMrslambino]

I'm right there with you momma. I've started doing the exact same thing in my home. I need my sanity back and good relationship with my children. The constant mess and all the stuff is so mentally exhausting for me. The visual clutter resorts to clutter in my head. We don't need it all we just need to love and value what we do.

[@sandramooso9400]

I like that you threw it all out. It’s the best way to make a fresh start.

[@ma_macabre5791]

I've been there and do not judge you. It gets to the point where you have to remove the small stuff they don't care about tossing everywhere. We love our babies but will not tolerate the messes anymore 👏👏👏

[@MomLikely]

Yes !! ❤️🙌🏽

[@Jess-jwg]

My kids have a chore list to do after school everyday and cleaning their room is one of those. So 5 days a week they clean their room. I got tired of doing this all the time too! I also through a bunch of stuff out and my house never gets destroyed anymore. It's SO FREEING. I know exactly how you feel. Been there and I can tell you after making it out to the otherside you will never regret getting rid of stuff!

[@savanaashleigh626]

Starting the new year off with less and clean spaces is always a great feeling!

[@hannahmclaren9672]

Yes sweet imagine how she feels overwhelmed too. You should be proud of yourself for tackling something and realizing it's out of her capabilities as well.

[@rebeccab942]

Your daughter is incredibly lucky to have such an understanding mom. I have diagnosed ocd that I struggle with, my children live in an extremely minimalist house and I worry that they miss out on toys or learning to handle their spaces. But watching and listening to you takes some of the guilt away. They don’t need/ can’t handle having all the things; they need a curated space to focus on what matters most to them. 🎉Happy New Year’s

[@julielepage1315]

You should be proud of yourself Good for you for taking such drastic action You clearly care so much about your family.

[@janetswope5695]

YOU GO, GIRL!!!!! What a great Mom job you did! I would have done exactly what you did…Throw. Stuff. Out. Start over..simple daily checks for cleanliness upkeep is so much easier both mentally and physically…just a minute or two at a time instead of the overwhelming, depressing out of control feelings. You did an absolutely amazing job to make her space comfy, organized, clean, cozy, and so much better! BRAVO!

[@Lazykitty261]

You go girl . Your kids won’t remember all the toys they had or have . They remember your time you spend with them

[@bwiley9915]

I love this for you!! I had to do the same months back with my son, BEST thing ever!! He still struggles with his laundry but now I sit in his room and talk to him while it gets done on Saturday’s. Time together and chores done!

[@MomLikely]

Yes and getting uninvolved as a family helps a lot. We have chosen mondays to do a family cleaning time.

[@katherineravanello5128]

Good for you. Kids need responsibilities,even if it’s just keeping their own space decent. Your a good mom

[@charisedaniels5797]

Wow!!! Great job and it's awesome that you have an awareness of ways where you haven't taught your children well. It's painful to admit and we think were alone but were not! Some of us aren't good at managing our stuff no matter what our age. Less really is simpler.

[@judyhuffman5893]

Great job, momma!! This grandma loves seeing young moms make the kids responsible for their own rooms and spaces. Good parenting and training🤗

[@fernelouise8570]

Currently sat in my kids room just like this, getting the motivation to get the bags out and do the exact same! Well done mama 💜

[@mariehenderson3265]

I’ve been there with my daughter too. It was exhausting. Once she turned 15 she finally started to care more about “her space”. She’s 21 now and she’s the neatest person in the house. You’re doing great.

[@heatherbarbour781]

I've cleaned my kids rooms like this too and they never asked me where something was that I ended throwing away. You're doing great mom.

[@melanietrester]

Hello from Germany and hi, you are a great mom, wife, woman, person. You can be so proud of you. Be sure you are wonderful!!! Hugs from a mom to another!!!!

[@cherylsaylor5222]

Fantastic video,great motivation for both young and old. I can’t think of a better new year than get rid of the old clutter.

[@lisagraham1986]

You are a great mom! They will be great people because of you

[@d.k.s.4057]

I think it too easy to criticize when a person has not stood in the proverbial shoes, with the problems, hurts, resource status and daily pressures... You are doing what you can when you can and as you can. Sharing this journey with others should not mean you receive poor support. Good job- lots of effort is demonstrated and willingness to tackle changes. This can be so very hard, I know from experience, and I applaud your attitude! Keep going! Many people appreciate your story.💫❤

[@MomLikely]

Thank you! ❤️ I agree. Many have a hard time understanding other peoples shoes. We don’t have to always experience it but we can be understanding.

[@trishb6895]

This is the first video of yours I’ve ever seen and as a mom of five I can so relate. I am so proud of you for removing all that garbage. It was clearly not stuff she needed. I truly do not see this as a punishment but rather as a gift. Like you said she could not manage it. You yourself were so overwhelmed. As seen in brief pauses on the video along with what you said. Imagine being little dealing with that. Aside from not giving back the computer I feel like she must have felt relief when she saw she had her peaceful space back. I hope it’s helped all of you keep her room a peaceful retreat. And I’m so glad you flipped the bed for her too. Good idea mom.