Stuff, Sentiment & “It’s Fine!”: Parenting, Presents & the Psychology of Clutter

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In this powerful and hilarious episode of Unpacking with Jennifer, we’re diving deeper into the emotional side of clutter, starting with Charlotte’s “new Barbie” obsession, never-opened gifts, and how the thrill of unboxing wears off long before the toy matters. Moms everywhere, we see you.

Jennifer shares how she manages gifting overload (hi, guest room gift purgatory!) and the real struggle parents face when our kids want more, more, more —even when they already have plenty.

Then we head into the garage… literally. Jennifer takes us behind the scenes of a real client session, where bins of gift bags, party supplies, and memories reveal how complicated clutter truly is. From husbands who say “just throw it away” to clients who need time to face what’s in front of them — this story shows how mindset matters just as m ...