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By The Associated Press

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Some tips to make storing - or trashing - kids' artwork easier:

* Let the kids help decide what stays and what goes. It helps to know which pieces they care about.

* Weigh each piece's significance or eye appeal. You might keep children's art that exemplifies a particular age, a significant change or is simply really good.

* Set aside limited storage space for arts and crafts. For example, designate a large box for each child's work. Have the children revisit their creations once or twice a year, eliminating some. Long, under-the-bed containers work well for storing drawings, too.

* Designate a "gallery" at home where framed art can be displayed. Hang as much of your children's work as you like - it's your house, and theirs.