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How “Date Night” Changed After Kids
The thing about having four kids, three of whom have ADHD, is that they take up a huge...
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“The Family You Choose”
When certain acquaintances trashed my parenting on Facebook, I turned to the friends who...
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“A Very Public Tantrum”
Recently, we stumbled upon a little girl screaming, pounding, and flailing herself into...
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“Day Two… And the System Falls Apart”
Each new school year, we buy folders and binders and backpacks that we hope will...
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Dear Organizing Coach: The Hoarder vs. Purger Tug-of-War
Hoarding can become a serious condition, with ties to anxiety and obsessive compulsive...
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To the Teacher Who Called Me Today…
Your call gave me the hope I strive for every minute of every day — the hope that he will...
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Jersey Boys (and Their Frenzied Moms)
In a flash of panic, after a long week of nagging and searching and feeling out of sorts,...
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“I Can’t Cure Their Forgetfulness. I Can Accept it.”
They forgot WHAT? AGAIN?!?! My wife and I used to fume at every overlooked track meet or...
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Q: I’m Always the Last One to Leave Work!
We all have to-do list items that get pushed and pushed and pushed to the bottom because...
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Q: My Child Wastes So Much Time and Energy!
There is no one correct way to get organized. Every child’s brain works differently, so...
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The Dragon Noodles That Never Were
Pre-parenthood, I found my dopamine rush on recipe sites, which fueled my Pinterest...
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Chivalry is Alive and Well, Because I Said So
Chivalry is a dying art. But in our house, teaching our boys to show respect for their...
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Dear Organizing Coach: How Can I Take the First Step in a Daunting Project?
With each passing day, your cluttered home office becomes more impenetrable. It’s gotten...
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“Welcome to Our One-Man Dance Party”
Skills and talents come in myriad shapes and colors. For our 6-foot, 200-pound,...
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“This Blog Post Is About Nothing”
My problem is not a lack of attention or passion. I have those in spades — for a week or...
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Dear Organizing Coach: How Can I Overcome Mommy Overwhelm to Help Myself Improve?
Every waking minute of every day, you are serving another person’s needs. Making meals,...
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Dear Organizing Coach: We Are Downsizing — and Totally Overwhelmed
Packing up a house full of memories, clutter, and “stuff to be dealt with” is an arduous,...
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Can My Employer Use ADHD as an Excuse to Fire Me?
You've done your best to manage your ADHD at work, but when times are tough at the...
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“How I Helped My Non-Conformist Daughter Survive the School System”
I never gave up on her. Thank goodness she never gave up ...
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Does My Child’s Private School Have to Give Her Accommodations?
Even if your child's private school isn't legally required to offer accommodations, IEPs,...