Nobody’s perfect. Shocking, I know! But while that may not be a revolutionary idea, it does mean that everyone has at least a little room for self-improvement. I always strive to find ways to be a little better, so a few months ago, when I was offered the chance to join a summer accountability group, I dove right in. The way it worked was that each person in the group chose three things they wanted to complete at least five out of seven days each week, and we texted the group when we...

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...