The first day of school is a time to restart, refresh, and get things back on track. So, in honor of sending my kids off for another year of school, I’m writing this month about starting the new year off right! 1. Start with a Family Calendar Put school dates, practices, activities, and appointments in one place. Bonus points if it’s visible to the whole family! In my opinion, digital is the way to go in nearly every scenario. I find that, more often than not, paper calendars get used for a...

As a parent of school-aged children, summer can often feel like a season of simply surviving instead of thriving. But it doesn't have to be that way. During the summer, schedules naturally become more flexible. Without the structure of the school day, life tends to flow at a slower pace. While those extra hours at home can sometimes feel chaotic, they also provide the perfect opportunity to tackle organizing projects that often get pushed aside during the busy school year. One of the biggest...

Very few people are naturally organized. Just like learning to dress yourself, tie your shoes, or ride a bike, organization is a skill that must be learned and practiced. For parents who never fully mastered the skill themselves, it can feel even more challenging to raise organized kids. This month, I’m going to walk you through how to set your children up for success while making your home more manageable and organized in the process! The very first thing I recommend is creating routines....