Going back to school is easier when you are happy with the tools and products you will be working with. Here is a list of my best suggestions for students. 1. Livescribe – Missed part of what the teacher said while taking notes? No biggie with this an amazing tool! This smartpen allows students to […]
Summer is here! We have had a few weeks off from the crazy school schedules so now it is time to think about chore lists for summer. There are some chores that should be done during summer. There is no reason to do it all alone. Get the whole family in on it. Kids of […]
Chore list for children ages 6-9 “The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.” Denis Waitley This quote is my husband and mine parenting philosophy in a nutshell. My children have almost always had chores. And always more than their friends. Why give children chores: Everyone […]
Think it is just ADHD? Or that ADHD isn’t a big deal because lots of people have it? It may be just the tip of the iceberg. Here are some facts. The occurrences of ADHD 3-5% of the population. 20-30% of people with ADHD also have depression. More than 25% of people with ADHD have […]
Spring is here! Time to do a big clean. Dust yourself and your home off too. It is great time to start a new. I don’t know anyone who likes to clean or do yard work but to protect the value of your home chores need to be done. There are some chores that should […]
Habits are important for all of us to develop. Forming a habit whether it be a good one or a bad one takes time. In fact, new studies suggest that is takes 66 days to form a habit and not a mere 21 days as most people think. So if you were feeling like you […]
In many of my blogs, I have talked about chores and kids. I have listed many reasons why doing chores is important for helping to stimulate their executive function skills but I have never really discussed how to get your kids to actually do the chores. It can be a whole other battle at times. […]
Have tension over clutter? Arguing over the best way to organize a living space for everyone who lives with it? Valentine’s Day is Sunday. It is a nice time to think about getting along and having peace in your home. Here is what is most likely going on if there is tension over clutter in […]
“The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.” Denis Waitley This quote is my husband and mine parenting philosophy in a nutshell. My children have always had chores; well once they could walk. And always more than most kids their ages. It’s easy to get young […]
Organization and time management skills are just that skills. A talent is something you possess (like being musical or athletic) but a skill is something you learn and practice (like playing an instrument or making a basket). Skills are teachable so teach them to your kids. There is just some knowledge that kids don’t get […]
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