Marie Kondo has fascinated the world with her KonMari method of cleaning up and her impressive ability to fold anything into tiny organized packages.
Her Netflix series "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" has people rushing to thrift shops and consignment stores with all their things that no longer "spark joy."
Now, the Japanese organizing consultant is bringing her "life-changing" ideas to the kids. YES!
Her new book "Kiki & Jax" teaches children tidying up through friendship and is inspired by her two daughters' love of books. It is available Tuesday and preorders have begun.
Kondo is launching an online store of joy-enhancing products in November.And about a Netflix season 2? Well, it's "under consideration," Kondo told USA TODAY.
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We talked with the organizing guru to learn more about her new book and how parents can teach kids to "GO TO YOUR ROOM AND CLEAN UP THIS MESS!"
Spoiler alert! That is not the right method.
Edited for length and clarity.
Question: What is "Kiki & Jax" about?
Answer: The book is not just about tidying up. The most important theme of the book is about friendship. It is about two good friends and through tidying up, their friendship actually deepens. That’s the biggest point.
Q: What are some tips you have for parents who want their kids to be more organized?
A:Having fun while tidying up is the most important message that I want to convey and the three things after that are: first, how you have to tidy up by categories; the second thing is that you have to leave things that actually stifle joy for you; and the third thing is that – and I'm including into this book – is how to fold the clothes.
Q: How can the KonMari method possibly work with children?
A:You have to explain (to children) that it’s important to know the space limit. There is a limitation, so you can’t have everything.