School in Richmond, VA starts the day after Labor Day. So, August is the perfect time to begin preparing for the next nine months of homework, carpools, after school activities and keeping track of it all. Whether you have a son or daughter going to school for the first time or returning for another year, taking responsibility to be organized and prepared will make the...
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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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April 2014 – Finishing the School Year Strong! Kathy Jenkins was featured on the Smead podcast ‘Keeping You Organized’. In this podcast, Kathy Jenkins, Student Organizing Expert, discusses everything from her journey into Professional Organizing, how her son was instrumental in her motivation to develop her work with students, organizing essentials for elementary school kids, the importance of routines, different learning styles and much more....
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Kids face challenges every day, and as parents, we want them to have the confidence to handle them on their own. It’s easy to jump in and try to help with everything so that things get done “right” the first time. But teaching a positive self-concept isn’t something that we can do for them, on their behalf. It’s something we can only cultivate in our...
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When kids get home from school, they’re hungry! Help them refuel after a challenging day of studying with some healthy snacks, the kind you don’t mind saying “yes” to when they ask for more! Dip banana pieces in yogurt and roll in crushed cereal. Freeze. Fill celery sticks with peanut butter or cream cheese. Add raisins if you’d like. Slice an apple and dip in...
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We all know time flies when we’re having fun, and this summer has been no exception. In just a few weeks, students will fill school hallways with eager anticipation of what’s ahead – catching up with friends, meeting new teachers, and commencing a busy lineup of new activities. And, even though the school year tends to be busy, parents often look forward, too, to getting...
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You’ve been there — after rushing everyone out the door, you arrive at your destination and realize you’ve forgotten an essential item sports gear, diaper bags, schoolday essentials and other “kid equipment.” Get Your Gear™ cards are here to help! These ingenious cards were created by a professional organizer and busy hockey mom, so you know they’ve been put to the test in real life!...
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It’s Sunday night and you are looking forward to relaxing after a busy weekend when your kid comes rushing into the room, “I have a project due tomorrow and I can’t find my instructions. Do we have any poster board? Where are my markers?” And the race begins… So often I get calls from parents who just don’t understand why their child can’t be organized,...
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January 2011 – Come To Order® is proud to announce that it is partnering with Commonwealth Parenting Center. The two initial programs being offered are: “Got Kids? Get Them Organized (The Early Years)” designed for parents of preschool children and “Get Kids Organized – The School Years.” Kathy Jenkins is the President of Come To Order, a Certified Professional Organizer®, Student Organizer, Certified Family Manager...
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