Hopefully, you have devised a system for organizing your kids’ toys. Now how do you keep this system from falling apart as days, weeks, and months go by?

Let’s face it: keeping kids’ toys organized is like trying to hold water in your hands—it’s a constant, often futile battle. But with a few simple strategies, you can at least make the chaos manageable (and maybe even trick yourself into believing you’ve got it under control). Here’s a low-stress, realistic guide to organizing