A lot of us simply have too much stuff, and while I’ve written extensively on getting rid of stuff by decluttering, this post is focused on things you shouldn’t get rid of. While getting rid of ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mesha Griffith, the author of The Bedtime Mantra. It has been edited for length and clarity. I'm a children's book author and mom. One day, I ...