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3 smart strategies for organizing a sane summer schedule for your kids
by Sarah on Thursday, July 12th, 2012 | No Comments
Summer is a magical time for children. It’s a time for discovery; it’s when imaginations take flight and lasting friendships are formed. But for parents, the loosey-goosey schedules that come with this season can be fairly frustrating, especially for stay-at-home moms and their caregivers. With the structure of the school year gone, it’s easier than ... [read more] -
by Alicia on Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 | No Comments
Check the homework supplies with the middle of the school year upon us, you may need to resupply your homework station or the kids backpack! -
by Alicia on Friday, May 27th, 2011 | No Comments
If your child wants to keep every paper they ever wrote, or art piece they ever did, it may be really too much. In cases like this, limit the child to their absolute favorites (three of each). -
by Alicia on Thursday, May 26th, 2011 | No Comments
If your kid’s backpack is in good shape, but a little too juvenile for the child, clean it up and either donate it or sell it at a summer garage sale! -
by Alicia on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 | No Comments
If you didn’t create a “year” bin for your child at the beginning of the school year, do so now. Place all the items you want to keep in the bin. Be sure to include the items your kid wants to keep too. -
by Alicia on Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 | No Comments
Have each child go through their papers (academic papers, awards, art, etc.) and ask them to pull out their favorites to keep. Once they go through the items, then you can go through them as well. -
by Alicia on Monday, May 23rd, 2011 | No Comments
To get ready to go through everything brought home by your kids, get a laundry basket (for all clothing) a clear bin (for all keepsakes) and a trash bag (for everything that really is garbage and has no sentimental value).
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