Form a family team with age-appropriate chores
What age do you think that kids should start contributing to household chores?
Kids of all ages can and should be taught by their parents the value of organizing and cleaning up after themselves. If parents teach them in an age-appropriate, structured way, it’s a value that will stick with them throughout their lives and help them to be successful.
Originally posted 2008-09-29 06:28:25. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
The Organized Student – school success starts with routines and habits
News Flash … we are not born organized. Organization is a learned skill. Just as children are taught to do long division, hit a baseball, or play a musical instrument, they learn organizational skills, like how to organize their space, time, and tasks. As the adult in their lives, it’s your important job to pass along helpful tips for organizing success. Here are a few ideas: Read more
Originally posted 2009-08-24 23:34:09. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
John Rosemond is my Hero!
Filed under: Home Organization, Household Chores & Cleaning, Organize My Kids
When I began writing my book, Mom, Can I Help Around the House? I consulted the expertise of many highly regarded child development experts. One of my favorites is John Rosemond. When my oldest was about 3 years old (she’s now 14), I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend a presentation of his at my church and found his traditional philosophies about raising children to be identical to my own. I have read several of his books as well. This week I happened upon an article by John Rosemond that I had to include on my blog. His no-nonsense approach just tells it like it is, and I believe today’s parents need reminders like this to bring them back to reality of what our role is of a parent. This is what my book and chore system is all about, but I could never say it as eloquently as John Rosemond has in the following article. Read more
Originally posted 2008-12-13 19:28:33. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
The Organized Student – Kids, Backpacks and Papers, Oh My!
Filed under: Family Management, Home Organization, Organize My Kids
I’m a busy mom with school-aged kids, so it goes without saying that we experience hectic school day mornings. If your mornings are chaotic like ours, follow these get-organized tips to ensure a smooth to and from school routine. Read more
Originally posted 2009-10-26 22:05:38. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
