Some students love school and thrive, but many are anxious. Grades often feel like the only measure of success for kids. A positive school year builds self-confidence and self-esteem. Our goal as families is to build self-esteem and we can do this with a structured, intentional approach. Start off strong with self-care […]
A successful school year starts at the end of July with preparation and organization. With the start of school just a few weeks away, you have just enough time to be ready with the stuff you need and the routines to embrace that you will feel positive about the start of the school year. […]
Your kids have known how to tell time since elementary school. But even with this background, as teens, they are late, don’t get chores completed, and may turn in assignments late to school. Time management is more than just knowing how to read a clock. It’s a struggle for teens to know what […]
Starting college is one of many big transitions in education and life skills for our kids with ADHD. Your student might have a strong start with high school successes. Now is the time to plan for thriving in a new environment. Begin by talking through these strategies for students starting or continuing their education. […]
The summer before senior year of high school, during the months of July and August, is the time to start applying for colleges. There are many steps in the application process. By starting early you will be able to pace yourself and do your best work. Being organized about the college application process makes […]
I recently saw a list of top common clutter categories shared by my colleagues on my National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals site. The list is compiled of categories of items in people’s homes regardless of socioeconomic status that causes clutter. It was interesting to see where many people have challenges with clutter. […]
Post-pandemic travel is a lot like traveling by stagecoach; jostling along in a bumpy carriage. There are organizing strategies that will help you be comfortable and organized on your journey. Using apps for travel and packing keeps you organized while you travel. Use apps for travel There are lots of changes before and […]
Getting organized for a move requires a project management approach. What’s useful are a timeline, extensive lists and a team approach to help you keep your sanity. Here’s how to put that into action. Your Timeline Start with developing a timeline for your move. There is the actual move and the moving preparation. […]
Moving is at the top of stressful transitions in life. With a little time and effort, you can make it easier and save your sanity with some preparation for your move. These steps include recycling, decluttering, and re-organizing. Start with easy steps It might be surprising how much trash and recycling is in your […]
We all have our favorite apps for everyday life. These are our trusted resources online that help us each day. I created this list in 2016 which is still valuable today because some actions and apps are timeless. These apps are available on your devices and your computer which make them so much more […]
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