trying to "approach" it at this age is a losing battle, friend--it's what they do. Don't give him access to more than YOU are willing to put back. Provide some "fill and dump" toys like a shape sorter or two, bags for filling up and dumping out, small things like the little letter blocks that are good for filling and dumping.

You can use an empty tissue box or empty plastic wipe dispenser and stuff it full of squares of fabric to pull out (and stuff back in)--this is a fun way to give them a neat sensory activity if you use different textures of material.

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