Research Shows Mess Can Benefit Family Life at Home

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New research studying 22 New Zealand households challenges the idea that mess is a problem. Instead, it finds that a little untidiness can help families function better and make daily life smoother. Spaces like living rooms and bedrooms often serve multiple purposes, and clutter in these areas can support routines, such as using a dining table as a drop zone for belongings or leaving items on kitchen counters to avoid forgetting them.

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