writing and arithmetic may be the main curriculum, but the back-to-school
season provides an opportunity to teach your student another crucial life
skill: how to get organized.
Set up a
Designate an area just for study; keep homework supplies handy in a box or bin.
Crack the Color Code: Introduce the concept of color coding, buying
folders, notebooks and binders in different colors for different subjects.
Create a Command Cubby: Children should have a designated crate or box
near the front door for offloading their backpacks and key school items.
Calendar: Buy your child a portable calendar or planner. Teach her how to write down
assignments, test dates and other important happenings. Have her keep track of
classmates' e-mails and phone information here.
Lead by Example: Keep things neat
and organized in your own life; children learn by observing. Show them how you
make and use to-do lists. Demonstrate how you tackle chores such as bill paying
before you reward yourself with a book or TV show. Model efficiency and
productive work habits and you'll soon see those traits in your children.
For more tips for
getting your kids organized for school read Help Your
Child Get Organized and Ten Ways to Help Your Child Get Organized.
How do you help
your children get organized for school? Share your thoughts here and on the
Beyond Folders Community's Facebook and Twitter pages.
by Bradley Eggers
Bullying in the
schools and online is often headline news. Now a recent
study says that America's workplaces are also the
scene of troubling bullying. Nearly 50 percent of the U.S. workforce is either a victim
of or a witness to bullying on the job according to the Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI).
What Does Workplace Bullying Look Like?
bullying? According to WBI, workplace bullying is repeated, health-harming
mistreatment that takes one or more of the following forms:
Signs that you may be being bullied include:
For more signs that your workplace is toxic, read Ten Signs You're Being Bullied At Work from Forbes.com.
I Spy a Bully
Work bullies like playground bullies need to be confronted to get
their behavior to stop. Try letting the person know that their behavior or
communications are unacceptable; if they don't change their interactions, it's
time to get your boss or HR staff involved. For additional advice, BNET has a
wonderful primer on managing workplace bullies: How to
Handle a Workplace Bully.
Have you had
trouble with an office bully? What steps does your workplace take to encourage
civility? Share your thoughts here and on the Beyond Folders Community's Facebook and Twitter
by Candie Harris
Beyond FoldersTM is written by a team of Pendaflex associates
passionate about time management, communications, productivity and workplace organization. Believing in "continuous improvement" on both a personal and professional level, they share their unique perspectives on subjects of common interest to our readers.