As it comes to routines, time management and seasonal changes, there are several tips that Dr. Foster Cline, M.D. and Jim Fay give for managing involvement in sports in the book Parenting Teens with Love & Logic: Preparing Adolescents for Responsible Adulthood: “Guard against parental over-involvement” Whether you’re fighting against the clock in the morning or on the bleachers at your daughter’s basketball game, make...
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It is back to school time and it is time to unclutter! But what does that really mean and how do you lead by example when it comes to organizing a child’s room? Professional Organizer Autumn Leopold of Smart-Happy-Organized shares some of her favorite tips: 10 Lessons for Parents and Kids When I hear the word clutter, I think of an endless process and the...
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Moving a child into a dorm takes a lot of organizing! You forget how many things you use on a daily basis and take for granted having at home. Not only is the packing process important, organizing in typically small spaces takes some creativity. Here are several key tips for packing and staying organized all year: Cleaning out the childhood-treasures Geralin Thomas, a Professional Organizer...
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Kathy Jenkins joins Paige Trevor for this article published on Washington Parent {dot} com. Parents tend to see most aspects of child rearing as a matter of getting our words right. In order to teach our kids how to do everything from dressing themselves to packing their backpacks to cleaning their rooms, we talk… < READ MORE > Preparing for a new school year is...
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This is what serious sleep is all about. The Dohm-DS by Marpac is the Original Sound Conditioner, first introduced in 1962 and beloved by generations. The Dohm effectively masks unwanted noises and creates a calming sound environment, making it easier to concentrate, relax, or get some serious sleep. Dohm produces the soothing “shushhh” sound of rushing air without the disturbance of actual moving air. It...
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You can have all the “to-dos” in the world but without goals and planning they will never get “to-done”. In the craziness of everyday, we can get discouraged by the amount of things that need to be done – how, when, why? Well, I’m here to tell you not to give up! Writer Rachael Phillips, suggests these tips to make your goals reachable: Have ONE...
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In this issue of Organize! Kathy Jenkins recognizes that although organizing doesn’t come automatically to kids, it is obtainable and needs to become a critical role in everyday life. She said, “Just because a child is old enough to understand calculus, if they’ve never been taught the fundamental concepts, they’re not going to be able to do the work. Organizing is the same sort of thing.” Students,...
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Are you looking for an experience this summer that is fun and invigorating, yet educational? Well! You have come to the right place! In partnership with the University of Richmond, Come To Order’s President, Kathy Jenkins, will be presenting Kaleidoscope this August. Kaleidoscope is a unique and challenging program for Richmond-area high school students. Not only does this week-long course offer you and your child the opportunity to meet other students,...
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Make every moment count with the Audible 12-inch Time Timer! This is a fantastic way to teach kids at all ages and ability levels about the concept of time. The graphic clock face gives the child a visual understand of time elapsing. As the bright red disk disappears, everyone can see how much time is left. When the red section disappears, time is up. This...
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The Five Star 7-Pocket Expanding File with Pop-Up Tabs is a super option for the kid who doesn’t like a binder. It’s a simple, portable file holder with colored tab inserts that make it easy to organize paper by class or subject. In addition,pull-up reminder tabs help you remember what’s filed where. The clearview cover allows students to customize the cover with their own style....
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