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- A Kid's Guide to Organizing by Jarrett Carter, Janae Carter, and Jolene Carter is written by children for children ages six to twelve years old. In their introduction they state, "Now-a-days adult organizing books are not practical enough for kids. Kids cannot understand them yet kids, just like adults, need to be organized." This book addresses organizing space and time. If your children enjoy reading they will find this book an easy read with practical suggestions.
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- Do you want to find the easiest way to encourage your child to get organized? If so, Every Child Has a Thinking Style by Lanna Nakone is a must read. Using quizzes, parents can assess their child’s thinking style, sensory preference, and extroversion-introversion dynamic. Concrete methods for helping children organize their room, time, schoolwork, and play are discussed.
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- If you feel overwhelmed by chaos within your household, then Confessions of a Happily Organized Family will provide some solutions for you. Deniece Schofield outlines 100’s of practical ways to have a neat house, happy kids and calm parents-all at the same time!
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- 500 Ways to Organize Your Child by Cheryl R. Carter begins by sharing five vital elements for teaching children skills related to organizing tasks. She shares 500 organizing and time management tips in addition to providing answers to frequently asked questions. Carter's book includes checklists which can be used with children. This short, easy read will point parents in the right direction toward providing their children with the life skill of organizing
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- Ages and Stages of Getting Children Organized Have you ever wished that your children were born naturally organized and responsible? Organizing is a skill you have to learn -- just like tying shoes or doing algebra or driving a car. Written by educator and Professional Organizer Marcia Ramsland, this 20-page booklet teaches her blueprint for getting your kids organized at any age. You will learn a logical, age-level sequence of skills that will take children through the growth steps necessary to become responsible and confident adults.
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- The Floor is not an Option by Sheila McCurdy is a great book for families who want to organize any area within their home. This practical, down-to-earth, easy to read guide will spur the reader on to action. After a brief introduction regarding Sheila's thoughts on organizing, she proceeds to address every room and corner in a home. She dedicates a chapter to children's organizing ideas. A reader can choose to browse the whole book or simply read chapters applicable to the problem areas in their house. If you are looking for useful tips to apply immediately in your home, The Floor is not an Option is the book for you.
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