organization and school prep

Help Your Neurodiverse Child Have a Great Day at School

Help Your Neurodiverse Child Have a Great Day at School

School might feel different for your neurodiverse kid. Here’s how to support them so they feel confident.

Courtney Leiva

The End of a School Year Reminds Me of an 80s Cassette Tape Player

The End of a School Year Reminds Me of an 80s Cassette Tape Player

As parents, we have no choice but to press record, but as we look back, it always seems as though we fast-forwarded through an entire year.

Lindsay Karp

After-School Restraint Collapse: Reasons & Remedies

After-School Restraint Collapse: Reasons & Remedies

If you're finding your child's post-school day behaviour to be a cause for concern, give this a read.

Courtney Leiva

How to get your family organized and on a schedule—in three steps

How to get your family organized and on a schedule—in three steps

Nadine Silverthorne seeks professional help to get her family back in ship-scheduled-shape. Here's how you can get your family organized, too.

Nadine Silverthorne

Turn Your Refrigerator Into #FridgeGoals

Turn Your Refrigerator Into #FridgeGoals

Interior stylist and mom to four boys, Sarah Gunn, shares her secrets to having an Instagram-worthy fridge—from grouping foods to using clear containers.

Today's Parent

How to plan for post-secondary education when your child has autism

How to plan for post-secondary education when your child has autism

Making the jump from high school to college or university is especially challenging for a student on the spectrum. Here’s how to support their transition.

Joel Yanofsky

Ikea hack: How to tame the front hall chaos

Ikea hack: How to tame the front hall chaos

This clever Ikea hack transforms bookcases into a family locker system that will help everyone keep their backpacks, shoes, coats and gear organized.

Today's Parent

How to prevent morning battles

How to prevent morning battles

School mornings can be tough for everyone. Take that extra step to prevent those morning struggles with these tips from parenting author Ann Douglas.

Amanda Ghazale Aziz

9 things I wish my kids’ teachers knew

9 things I wish my kids’ teachers knew

Despite all appearances, I do actually feed my kids, make sure their hair is brushed and try to help them do their homework—really.

Sheri Segal Glick

6 ways to get kids with ADHD organized for school

6 ways to get kids with ADHD organized for school

The beginning of the school year can be hectic, especially for a child with special needs. Here are six useful tips to help get kids with ADHD organized!

Kendra Boychuk

How to make an awesome homework station for your kid

How to make an awesome homework station for your kid

Doing homework is a lot more fun (and productive) when kids have a dedicated workspace. Here's how to create a homework station.

Today's Parent

Printable school supplies checklist

Printable school supplies checklist

Backpack? Check. Cute bento box? Check. Indoor shoes? Check. Print out this school supplies list to make sure your kid is ready for September!

Today's Parent

The five Cs: The secret to mastering your to-do list

The five Cs: The secret to mastering your to-do list

Productivity consultant, Susan Pons, lists five simple (the five Cs) ways to check everything off your list without losing your marbles.

Nadine Silverthorne

4 tips to finally get your family get organized

4 tips to finally get your family get organized

Disorganization can lead to wasted time and money. Here's how to get your messy clan in check.

Nadine Silverthorne

How to organize your kid's school papers

How to organize your kid's school papers

Here are some ways to help figure out which report cards and drawings to hold on to, and how to keep them organized.

Nadine Silverthorne

Getting kids organized: 8 lessons from the classroom

Getting kids organized: 8 lessons from the classroom

How do teachers do it? There's a lot we can learn from the classroom, especially when it comes to getting kids organized—and staying sane.

Clare Kumar

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