Jun 1, 2013 | Behavior, Children/Kids/Teens
Many of my clients with children ask me about ways to motivate their kids to put things away and pick up after themselves. There is no magic wand to wave, but you can lead by example and set standards within your own household. My recent visit to Amish country made... Read more
Aug 21, 2012 | Back to School, Children/Kids/Teens, Family
We can all feel it – a few days of cooling temperatures let us know that summer is almost a memory. With precious little time left for summer’s relaxed mode, it’s a good time to start thinking and planning for fall – back to school, back to... Read more
Jun 25, 2012 | Children/Kids/Teens, Family, Packing
I packed up one of my children for overnight camp recently and learned some things I thought I would share: -Always include your child in the process. Everyone organizes differently and the systems you set up may not work for your child. Ask them specific questions... Read more
Aug 5, 2011 | Children/Kids/Teens, Family, General Organizing
Visiting day at overnight camp is a fun family time, a chance to ‘peer’ in the window of your child’s camp experience. As I visited my two kids in their cabins, I came to a realization. I realized that the organizing solutions I apply in my... Read more
Jun 24, 2011 | Behavior, Children/Kids/Teens, Habits/Routines
An interesting thing happened at my son’s 5th grade class day/graduation ceremony. Each of the 100 or so children got up to say a few words. They spoke of favorite memories; their appreciation for their teachers & families; and their advice to the younger... Read more
