With the recent issues in the “friendly skies” with irate passengers and reclining seats, it leads me to wonder if the reports are true that the use of manners is on the decline. This pictograph shows the sad decline in the use of manners in our society today. But as parents, I don’t think we have to be part of this trend. Simple things like...
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Student organizing can be an additional niche for residential organizers. This six-hour course will help organizing professionals develop a student organizing business by highlighting business structure, additional insights for working with students, as well as strategies that will be important to share with this client population. Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to: Understand why students today need help with organization Be...
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A Webinar for parents!!! Go beyond basics… learn different approaches, using innovative tools and apps, all designed to help your student succeed during this comprehensive Organization Webinar with Kathy Jenkins and Ellen Delap, Certified Professional Organizers®, Family Manager® Coaches and Student Organizing Experts. Tuesday, September 23, 2014 7:00Pm – 8:30PM EST $19.95 ...
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Preparing for a new school year is not always as easy as 1, 2, 3! Getting ready to go back to school in the fall takes a lot of planning and organization! Success during the school year often depends on how well students (and parents) organize time, schoolwork, activities, chores and hobbies. Have you ever considered working with a professional organizer to get ready to...
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Lazy summer days will be gone before we know it and the routine of a new school year will quickly be setting in! As parents, we always want to make transitions from one thing to another as easy for our children as we can. And, the end of an unstructured summer transitioning back into the demanding routines and pressures of school is no exception. Here...
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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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Although school takes up most the day and then afternoons and evenings are spent at extracurricular activities, from sports to music to dance, and more, when your children are at home they are probably busy with homework or maybe spending some much deserved free time with friends. With a schedule like that, no wonder it is pretty difficult to find time to get your family...
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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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With summer right around the corner, are you ready for a new experience, in a fun and invigorating college environment? Take a look through KALEIDOSCOPE, our unique and challenging program just for teens, at the University of Richmond! You’ll make friends with students from all over the Richmond area while you enjoy courses led by highly experienced and enthusiastic instructors. The all-inclusive program covers a...
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If you have young children, it probably seems like the day will never come when they will be able to stay home by themselves, let alone establish a routine and follow house rules. But, it will be here before you know it… they will become teenagers! So, how do you involve your kids in establishing home-alone rules? No more sweeping this under the rug!! Here are...
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