PROBLEM My kids don’t put their things away. They always ask me where everything is. SOLUTION Have your kids decide on homes for their things. After they have decided, have them give the homes labels. Here, a 5 year old has labeled her jewelry and stickers drawers. (So nice, eh?!) Read more…
Click on this link to access the Organizing Tips: Timers – Seven Ways That They Can Help – October 2012 newsletter.
PROBLEM: My computer sucks me in. I just want to spend a bit of time relaxing so I play Tetris or check Facebook and next thing I know an hour has passed. SOLUTION: Decide ahead of time how much time you want to spend relaxing in front of your computer. Then set a timer. Read more…
Click on this link to access the Organizing Tips: When Little Tasks Become Crises – April 2011 newsletter
PROBLEM – I don’t like to file. My papers build up because I can’t seem to make myself do it. SOLUTION – Use a timer. We can do almost anything for a short period of time. Set the timer for 10 minutes (or whatever amount of time works for you) Read more…