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Kids Can Be Packrats Too

One of the realities that comes with a house with children…is an increase in the amount of stuff. From the time they are tiny newborn babies, there is an incredible amount of equipment, toys, clothes, feeding gear, and goodness knows what else that comes along with an addition to the family. As a child ages, however, you might not only have the equipment and necessities to contend with–but many a child can be a packrat in his or her own right! I am fortunate that not all of my children inherited their mother’s ability to save and cherish every piece … Continue reading →

How to Organize a Child’s Room

Organizing a child’s room can be a big challenge for a number of reasons. Children tend to live in the moment and love to move from activity to activity. They have special needs depending on their age and size, and let’s face it, it is sometimes tough trying to declutter a child’s room when every toy is a favorite. Get Down to the Child’s Level You’ll want to be able to put systems into place that are easy not only for you to use but also for your child to use. In order to do this, you need to get … Continue reading →

Get Everyone Involved

As I’ve said before, home tasks cause the most amount of stress for me. scheduling home tasks is one way for me to relieve some of the stress here and letting go of your perfectionism to free up time and let go of stress. Just remember you’ve already been doing it all, now you can do it in manageable pieces. Another way to help relieve some of the stress of home tasks is to get everyone in the household involved. Now granted, a baby can’t help with these tasks, but you’d be amazed at the things a toddler and up … Continue reading →

Ten Tips on Organization for the Child with ADHD

Children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) have a tendency to be disorganized. Your child may drop his backpack in the first vacant spot he finds after coming in the door. Perhaps he leaves his dirty clothing on the floor or toys scattered in his room. He may have a tendency to misplace or lose things on a regular basis. Getting your child organized and helping him stay there is not difficult. By following these ten suggestions, your child will learn simple techniques to keep his world orderly and arranged for his comfort and convenience. 1. Help Your Child get … Continue reading →