It was Friday night and my son called. “Mom, do you have the skewers to roast marshmallows”? Let me tell you about my family and one of our family traditions. My son, in his thirties, married and 3 children, remembers when he and his sister were in elementary and middle school, we would […]
For some of us, creating routines is natural and comfortable. We love repetition and the sameness of routine. However, some of us like spontaneity and the excitement of new and fresh! Can there be a balance or a way to merge these two ideas? With the challenges of ADHD, often there is a big void […]
When I started my work 10 years ago, many of my clients were experiencing the same difficulties in getting organized, especially with paper. It was hard for them to get started, work on their own, and most especially finish up and maintain their organization. It was at that time that I realized the value of […]
It’s that anxious feeling you have when you are running late for an appointment and you can’t find your keys. It’s that sinking feeling of depression while looking around your home, knowing you are overwhelmed by the disorder in different rooms. It’s that stomach ache you have when you know you have to do your taxes, […]
My motto is “why reinvent the wheel?” There are lots of repetitive tasks and routines we do in our home and office, with our kids and our assistants. Here are some ideas for check lists that make a difference. Leave the house check list Post this on your child’s mirror and at the back […]
One of my personal priorities is getting dinner done. It is a great time for communication, cooperation and role modeling for our families. It all starts with setting a time for your family to gather and getting dinner on the table. There are several short cuts that can help. Planning dinner Having a plan […]
Organizing your teen might feel a lot like herding cats. Are you really making a difference? Approaching organizing can be overwhelming, distracted and extremely frustrating! But with a few tips, you can make organizing happen. Start by establishing a work plan that appeals to your teen. Set a time that you can both work and […]
It’s 5 pm and you are headed home from work! Who will be there when you get there? Where did they go if not? What’s going on this weekend for you and your kids? Its time for your family calendar. Why use a family calendar? We all know we live in a busy world. […]
Now is the perfect time to be planning your summer holidays. Many families are choosing a stay-cation for spring break, taking time to catch up, do projects, and get in a little fun locally. Get ready for the summer by choosing camps or other activities for your kids, planning an extended summer vacation or even preparing for local […]
If you are paralyzed about tax time, here are a few ways to get started and unstuck. Items you can get off the internet if you don’t have the papers you need. Use your year end credit card statements. These are already categorized for taxes. Go online to your mortgage company and download your […]
We specialize in working with ADD/ADHD clients. Whether in your home or your office, we motivate, empower and affirm our clients in their quest for organizing and productivity! 