Jul 28, 2019 | Organization, Parenting Tips, Resources, Tips & Tools for Students
Skills 4 Life’s Favorite School Supplies With endless options for school supplies, it can be overwhelming to know what to purchase. We work with many students who have overly complicated systems, making it difficult for students to stay organized and find what...
Sep 26, 2018 | Organization, Parenting Tips, Tips & Tools for Students
Carrying too many heavy books to school may not be smart. When your child uses an overweight backpack or doesn’t carry it correctly, it can cause damage to their back and shoulders, and create long-term health issues. Backpacks should fit your child properly and weigh...
Jan 4, 2018 | Organization, Parenting Tips
The new year is a great time to assess opportunities to get organized and kick off the year in a positive and efficient way. Being organized can positively affect almost every other aspect of your and your child’s life, in addition to making daily living less...
Jan 7, 2017 | Organization
Disorganization and clutter can make parenting stressful. Eliminating mental and physical clutter makes life more manageable, creates space for pursuing goals and dreams, and allows you to spend more time with those you love. Here are My Top 10 Organizing Tips for...
Aug 15, 2014 | Organization, Parenting Tips
“Getting organized” is more than eliminating clutter and creating neat storage systems. One of the most important areas of organizing is task management. It’s never too early (or too late) to teach kids how to get and stay organized with schoolwork....
Oct 1, 2013 | Organization, Study Skills
Having a study space that is both comfortable and fully equipped with school supplies can make doing homework more efficient and fun. Start by deciding where you like to do your homework. Some students prefer to study in a quiet, private environment while others...
Aug 21, 2013 | Organization, Parenting Tips, Tips & Tools for Students
I’ve had some students come to my office with backpacks that weigh as much as they do! Well, perhaps I’m exaggerating a bit, but in all seriousness, backpacks should not weigh more than 10 to 15% of a child’s body weight. So, how can you help your children keep...
Jul 27, 2013 | Organization, Parenting Tips
Artwork Overload?! Now that school has just ended, are you wondering what to do with all of the masterpieces your children brought home during the school year? If you don’t have a system for organizing them, they can quickly take over both horizontal and...
