From the monthly archives:

July 2009

Ten Tips to Help Children be Better Organized

July 16, 2009

Parents are always interested in ways to get kids involved in organizing at home. To provide some guidance, I enlisted the help of Certified Professional Organizer and Time Expert, Cyndy Ratcliffe.

1. Teach your children about charity and then sort through toys every year getting rid of those they have outgrown, those missing pieces, those with [...]

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The Bedtime Blues

July 14, 2009

Bedtime issues are frequently emotionally charged for parents of young children. Parents who have trouble getting their kids into bed or staying in bed throughout the night feel sleep-deprived, have less patience than they would under normal circumstances and often feel resentful toward the child they love so dearly.
This response is perfectly normal but [...]

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“Date Night”

July 10, 2009

When I mention “date night” to my husband, he gets a very happy look on his face! In this article, I’m talking about a different kind of date – one between you and your child.
I encourage you to “schedule dates” with your children on a regular basis. A “date” is defined as [...]

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3 Great Reasons to Play With Your Kids

July 9, 2009

Most parents celebrate when the time finally comes that their kids will play independently or with a sibling. Finally – a few minutes of breathing room for mom and dad to get some things done around the house!

Independent play is important for a child’s development, however, it’s also important to make sure that [...]

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COUNTING “1-2-3”

July 6, 2009

I made a post on Facebook late Thursday night in which several people asked for more information.
My Facebook post regarding the 1-2-3 counting method was as follows:

COUNTING 1-2-3. Are you doing the “count” with your kids? Are you counting 1-2-3 when they misbehave or are not listening? This is counter-productive for long-term results. [...]

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