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Hopefully, you have devised a system for organizing your kids’ toys. Now how do you keep this system from falling apart as days, weeks, and months go by?
Category: Children
How To Organize Kids’ Toys Without Losing Your Mind (Part 1)
Let’s face it: keeping kids’ toys organized is like trying to hold water in your hands—it’s a constant, often futile battle. But with a few simple strategies, you can at least make the chaos manageable (and maybe even trick yourself into believing you’ve got it under control). Here’s a low-stress, realistic guide to organizing
Eleven Creative Uses For Device Trackers Like AirTags
Dawn Link
Posted in Children, Electronics, Family, Lost and Found, Pets, Phone, Security, Technology, Travel
I know someone who lost her keys so often when in college that if any keys were turned in, campus security called her first. If only AirTags existed, then! AirTags and other device trackers offer a convenient solution for people like her who frequently misplace their belongings. Here are several ways to use device trackers.
Tips and Tools for Keeping Your Children Safe and Healthy in School
In some areas of the United States children have already begun their new school year. Other areas will be returning soon. Regardless of timing, here are some tips and tools for keeping your children safe and healthy for the coming academic year.
Unique, Personal Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Graduate
Tis the season of high school graduations. The issue often is, what gift to buy for your favorite graduate? One needs to think beyond the college insignia sweatshirt. We used to depend on the old standbys: Wallets? No, today’s grads do not carry cash or credit cards; they likely pay by cell phone. Briefcases? Seriously? Watch? Buy one only if it is an Apple watch. Perhaps a new laptop case instead? Planner/calendars? Well, there is an app for that.
Five Safe and Socially Distanced Activities to Enjoy With the Family This Fall
Social distancing has changed the autumn activity landscape. So many of the fun things in which families typically partake – and which they look forward to – can’t be undertaken because of social distancing rules. Alternatively, they put so many restrictions upon us that they become downright too stress-inducing to enjoy. However, take heart. Here are five safe and social distanced activities to enjoy with your family this fall.
How to Engage Your Children in Their Education
Depending on where you live, your children may be either attending school full time or with a hybrid schedule of online and in person learning. Most homes are not set up to have multiple people working/attending school from home. Here is how to help you engage your children in their education.
What to Do When a Spouse Dies
Being prepared for whatever life throws at you is so important. This became glaringly so to me recently as a client of mine suddenly lost her husband. One of the first questions she had for me was what to do when a spouse dies. Isn’t there a checklist? As a result, I hope this will help any of you who may need this or at least prove to be a source of help to which to refer.
Organize Your Children’s School Records
This may be an ideal time to organize your children’s school records before they head back to school, whether it be in person or virtual for the upcoming academic year.
How to Have a Great Halloween
Halloween is one of my favorite days of the year. Children come out dressed in colorful costumes. Parents walk along with them from house to house in the crisp fall leaves. Everyone seems to be in a truly generous, happy mood. Trick or Treating is truly a fantastic way to kick off the entire upcoming holiday season. Going door to door in even a neighborhood you know well isn’t without its safety risks, however. Here are some tips to a healthy, happy, and above all safe trick or treat night, “witch”-ever side of the door you are on.
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