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A+ Homework Helpers

Try these tips to set up an effective homework spot for your child: Clear the desk clutter.  Does your child have a clear space to spread outand work? Remove anything that has piled up on the desk but isn’t related to … Continue reading

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Communicate Your Expectations

Communication is key when working toward maintaining a home with others.  Everybody is “wired” differently and may not be aware of the the same household tasks that need to be accomplished.  For example, if the dishwasher contains clean dishes, my first thought … Continue reading

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Write it Down: Get Those Fleeting Thoughts Out of Your Head!

The Problem of Too Many Thoughts How many thoughts do you suppose run through your head in a day?  I didn’t do any formal research for this blog post, but based on personal experience I would suspect hundreds.  How many … Continue reading

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Three Tips for Creating a Successful To Do List

I have been making To Do lists since I was a kid.  And these are a few tips I’ve learned along the way. 1. List single tasks, not entire projects. A task is a single, actionable step whereas a project … Continue reading

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Three Tips for Conquering Big Projects

My husband and I moved this summer and we systematically sorted through all our things and weeding what we didn’t need anymore/didn’t want to carry up three flights of stairs into the new apartment. My husband has many, many books.  … Continue reading

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