In many ways, the "messy room" is emblematic of the adolescent age. Usually beginning in early adolescence (years 9 - 13) as a function of personal disorganization brought on by more growth change ...

While it can be easy to judge someone for having a messy space, it's more likely that something deeper could be going on. If there's one thing that can be quite annoying, is having your parents invade ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – For years, I ignored the mess of my son’s room. I am a perfectionist neatnik, so I constantly patrol the rest of my house for clutter, dust and crumbs. But his room? Not my problem.