By Deena Yellin, Friday, October 3, 2008 Your daughter comes home with her backpack laden with books and homework. Again. On the verge of tears, she laments, "I have three hours of homework to do, so I’m going to miss soccer practice again." Your son, who is normally a whiz kid in math and studied … [Read more...] about Parents, don’t be scared to give kid’s teacher a call
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Kids learn everything has its place
By Deena Yellin, Sunday, February 10, 2008 Three worn notebooks. A half-eaten sandwich from yesterday's lunch. Some crumpled papers. Oops -- that was last week's homework assignment. And those are only some of the things hidden in the black hole that is the knapsack of the disorganized … [Read more...] about Kids learn everything has its place
A Coach’s To Do List: Declutter Your Life
A coach's to-do list: De-Clutter Your Life Organizing expert, Carrie Greene, has advice on de-cluttering your life by Leslie Kwoh, June 12, 2009 Carrie Greene is in the business of giving back time. The de-cluttering expert estimates the average American spends an hour a day sifting through … [Read more...] about A Coach’s To Do List: Declutter Your Life
Wrapping Up the School Year!
It’s summer time – a wonderful time of year – the kids are off from school, you’re getting ready to go on a much needed & well-deserved vacation. It’s outdoor time, party time & picnic time. There is no school and more importantly no homework. There are no after school activities to be … [Read more...] about Wrapping Up the School Year!
What is ADHD?
It’s all over the news, ADHD is everywhere. Kids have it in record numbers, adults have it too. Is ADHD the latest craze? Is ADHD really just an excuse? Is ADHD real? What is ADHD anyway? It is estimated that 17-20 million Americans are affected by ADHD. This does not take into account the lives … [Read more...] about What is ADHD?
To-Do Lists That Work
Using a to-do list will help you to increase your productivity, allow you to prioritize and focus on the tasks you wish to accomplish and give you the space to decide what you really want to do and when you want to do it. A to-do list is not a dumping ground for ideas and large projects. It is a … [Read more...] about To-Do Lists That Work