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b'How do we get rid of the giant dollhouse or racecar track that our kid insists they ALWAYS play with? (Even though they don\'t.) Here\'s how to clean house while remaining on your kid\'s team.\\nA listener on Facebook asks:\\n"How have you been able to get your younger children to part with toys? I\\u2019m trying to get rid of the giant four-foot dollhouse we were gifted several years ago. My daughter is 4 and I think she only ever played with it 3 or 4 times (years ago), yet she is so attached to it! Did I mention it\\u2019s huge?! Oh and I hate it! I typically get rid of things they don\\u2019t play with when the they aren\\u2019t around, but this is like a piece of furniture and she\\u2019ll definitely notice its absence."\\nThere are two paths to getting this dollhouse out once and for all, Margaret explains. Playing the role of teammate and the role of benevolent dictator.\\nPlaying teammate means asking for your kid\'s help on how to get the dollhouse to someone who would appreciate it more. Playing benevolent dictator means acknowledging your child\'s love of the toy while holding firm on your stance of getting rid of it.\\nMargaret prefers the teammate approach - your kid should feel heard, but they should also know you\'re in charge and have final say in the toy department.\\nIt\'s a good idea to rotate your child\'s toys out of site for a bit so that once they come out again, they feel new and exciting. And check in with your child regularly about which toys they\'re actually playing with to help them understand what\'s most important to them.\\nHere\'s the link to the resource Margaret mentions in the episode:\\nBirute Efe for Kidsactivities.com: "10 Ways to Get Rid of Toys without Drama"\\n\\nSpecial thanks to our sponsor, Pampers!\\nFor trusted protection, choose Pampers, the #1 Pediatrician Recommended Brand.\\xa0Download the Pampers Club App today\\xa0to start earning free diapers.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'