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Keep Homework Supplies Organized and Out of the Way

I’ve got three kids in Elementary school again this year which means I also have about a zillion reading logs, spelling lists, library books, and flash cards to keep track of – not to mention pencils, scratch paper, and other misc. homework supplies.  Since I use my fridge strictly for urgent school stuff, I needed [...]

Back To School Solutions #4: Helping Your Kids Handle Homework

After three long months of freedom, getting your kids’ study habits back on track can be tough.  Help ease the transition by implementing a few simple changes in your household before the homework deadlines hit. Check-In Chart Have you ever noticed that just as your kids head to bed, their memory cells kick in?  All of a [...]

Back To School Solutions #3: Coordinating Crazy Schedules

Every family can relate to this common struggle.  Keeping track of a broad range of activities, practices, meetings, tests, and assignments can be a daunting, if not overwhelming, task.  The following are a few simple suggestions to make this part of back-to-school family life a little bit easier. Functional Family Calendar Hung conveniently on the fridge or [...]

Back To School Solutions #2: Avoiding the After-School Avalanche

Gathering your kids from their various activities at the end of the day is tough enough; what makes it even harder is tripping over the avalanche of backpacks, papers, sports gear, and shoes that pile up as soon as you walk through the door. A few simple changes can help you regain control of [...]

Back To School Solutions #1: Managing the Morning Mayhem

Back in 2007, I wrote an article for Organize magazine entitled Making the Grade. It was loaded with great tips for keeping your family organized during the school year.  The original article is a bit long for a single post, so I’ll be trimming it a bit and breaking it up into four posts focused on [...]