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Parenthood is challenging enough as it is, and getting organized sounds easier said than done. Now, combine these 2 together and it’s truly a balancing act that many of us struggle with day in day out. If you’re here, it ’s because you want to know how to get your life and home more organized and structured where the kids are involved too - so that parent-life can be a little easier and focused on what truly matters. The Parenting Guide: Organizing Habits Made Easy was created because parent ...
 
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Life is becoming more like the movies. At least some of the dystopian ones! And those don't typically end well! So what do we do as parents to keep our families and our homes from turning into rabid nightmares? This is where joy lives! Become a Parenting Hero: Go to https://revolutionaryfamilies.com Enter your name and email address Gain access to …
 
Ever head to the store, forget to bring your bags in the car or at home then only to buy more bags to add to your growing collection? This quick episode is about: Gaining awareness with the amount of shopping we actually have, How to strategically place them so it's hard to forget them, and Provide a way to reduce the excess bags that doesn't invol…
 
Sometimes we equate having children to having problems! And that can actually be part of the the issue - how we see our own children. Of course all children have problems. All adults do as well! Yet somehow we get in our heads that our kids should be doing better than we ever did as kids. Or at the very least we expect them to be doing better than …
 
This episode discusses strategies for successful parenting and couple hood, in the context of home organizing, teachable life skills, communication, and time management. It references Marie Condo's “Joy of Tidying” Netflix series, Jordan Peterson's theories about argumentative relationships, and the idea of anchoring oneself in difficult times as a…
 
Is it OK to push our kids to do better? If so, when? How? Is it OK to allow our kids to fail? If so, when and how do we that? And how in the world do we strike a balance between those two extremes? This is where joy lives! Become a Parenting Hero: Go to https://revolutionaryfamilies.com Enter your name and email address Gain access to The #1 Parent…
 
The predominant me-first culture of our society today is destroying character, and it is happening the fastest with our children. So what can we do as parents to prevent our kids from turning into whiny wet noodles? This is where joy lives! Become a Parenting Hero: Go to https://revolutionaryfamilies.com Enter your name and email address Gain acces…
 
If you're struggling with getting kids to help out at home, this episode is for you... Because: I provide you with key tips and strategies on how to get kids to help with chores while instilling useful life skills. I discuss how to make chores engaging by setting up a chore chart, dividing tasks, offering incentives, breaking down complex tasks int…
 
According to Kimberly Ells in The Invincible Family, "the endgame of all these [worldly] tactics is to convince the woman and society that children do not need their mothers or fathers. The goal is to convince women and men that raising their own children is a waste of their time, their money, and ultimately—their lives." Today there are many more …
 
It has been a long time since we were kids. Sometimes we forget how hard it could be day to day, especially as teenagers. But what's worse is that the world is a much darker and harder place now for our kids than it was for us growing up. When we lose sight of that and expect our children to do what we never did - to be perfect, we heap condemnatio…
 
In this episode you’ll learn the reasons why it’s so tough to balance out all the things related to motherhood, work, homelife and our own personal goals. I’ll give you a glimpse of HOW to balance things out using the insight from an article I recently published. Then I’ll also talk about my secret strategy when trying to prioritize the ever-growin…
 
Life with other humans can be challenging. When we throw kids into the mix it can be next to impossible! As parents we're supposed to be the role models - so what do we do when we lose it? And what can we do to maintain our connection to our children when they lose it? This is where joy lives! Become a Parenting Hero: Go to https://revolutionaryfam…
 
We can fix that! This is the simplest of tools that literally takes only minutes a day that can put you on the same level as a well-trained Buddhist monk buried alive in a submerged cave. Seriously. Take your parenting to the next level and give up despair along the way! This is where joy lives! Become a Parenting Hero: Go to https://revolutionaryf…
 
In this episode you’ll learn about the awesome place to be AFTER you’ve decluttered, and that’s the realm of organizing. Beware! The answer isn’t always that 1 cool tool or organizing system you see on social media and Pinterest. Before adding to your cart, listen to this episode where you’ll learn: What to do after any decluttering project, regard…
 
We really felt like we were doing the right thing. In fact we would frequently stop and double check ourselves. And yet we totally blew and it cost us dearly for many years. Not good. But totally avoidable! This is where joy lives! Become a Parenting Hero: Go to https://revolutionaryfamilies.com Enter your name and email address Gain access to The …
 
What do you do when you ask the kids to do something - and it doesn't get done? Nag? Bark? Yell? Punish? We've all been there. Frustrated with the mess and the lack of responsibility. And we've probably all resorted to snapping at our kids. We sure have. But we can switch from being the clean police to our kid's advocate and friend AND teach great …
 
We all want our children to grow up with excellent character, but did you know that your family can develop superpowers with your family character? And then our children's character grows exponentially! Super fun! This is where joy lives! Become a Parenting Hero: Go to https://revolutionaryfamilies.com Enter your name and email address Gain access …
 
This episode is about tackling clutter and why we struggle to declutter. You’ll learn the 4 reasons why we struggle to declutter along with strategies, tips and resources to help you with your decluttering and organizing journey. I also provide you with a resource to refer to if you or someone you know is affected by chronic disorganization. Enjoy!…
 
Are there warning signs that our son or daughter is struggling with their own identity? Is it possible that as parents we sometimes mistake positive performance or even confidence as an indicator that our child's foundation is solid? When in fact, deep down they are actually struggling? We've learned the hard way that this happens. And we want to h…
 
What the dickens!!! Could we make parenting any harder? Really! Sometimes it is all we can do to keep from losing it, or worse. So what do we do when our children our blowing it - AND we have taught them better than that??? This is where joy lives! Become a Parenting Hero: Go to https://revolutionaryfamilies.com Enter your name and email address Ga…
 
As you listen to this episode, my hope is to arm you and give you tools and strategies of how to go about the holidays that won’t lead you to burnout. To give you tips and tricks on how to manage the overwhelm and be present and in the moment so that you can enjoy the holiday season amidst all the chaos, demands and spreading the joy at the same ti…
 
We want our families to win! In a recent family adventure we learned again the power of vision. Malala's father also used that same superpower in helping her to overcome incredible odds. This is how we get our families across the finish line happy and victorious! This is where joy lives! Become a Parenting Hero: Go to https://revolutionaryfamilies.…
 
With the Holidays fast approaching and the kids being off of school for a few weeks, this also means the possibility that they’re going to want to have friends over more often. In today's episode I’m talking about getting the house ready for when guests come over. Now, I know YOU know how to do this already… I’m talking about Teaching Kids About Pr…
 
We want our kids to learn and grow and become. Yet sometimes when they are pushing the boundaries it is easy to inadvertently shut them down or make them feel like they aren't capable or good enough. When we shift our focus to what they are already doing well, we build beautiful belief (for us first, and then in themselves) so that they happily con…
 
In this episode I’m pulling back the curtains and going through the 17 habits that both my husband, my kids and I live by. Often we don’t even realize that it’s also helping us save time, reduce overwhelm and avoid potential problems later on, but these habits do! So I want to share them with you in hopes that it helps to make your life a little ea…
 
This is a hard pill to swallow, but the reality is that our instinctual/natural response to our teens (or any of our kids for that matter) when they are really struggling is to push them even further away from us. Not what any of us want as parents. In this episode we tell a truly mind-blowing result and then share tips and tools so you can have th…
 
We just wanted a place to sleep and to go to church in the morning—sometimes our vision for our family is just survival. And yet if we had known the destination, the hard part would have been so much easier. What can we accomplish when we see a bigger picture? What can our "ordinary" family do when we start using the miracle question? This is where…
 
We all know that as parents we sometimes fall short. We all have our struggles, our weaknesses and our total screw-ups. We go back and forth between fighting off perfectionism and then wanting to quit. It can be a real mess. So what can we do as parents to make sure that we don't pass those inner insecurities on to our children? How do we give them…
 
In this episode we cover a few strategies to help our kids feel the truth of their greatness. As a species, we are naturally self-deprecating. We beat ourselves up. Over the biggest and even the smallest things. This is true of our children as well, and especially for our teens. That means that they are struggling with their sense of identity and w…
 
When kids turn into teenagers it can be an ugly experience. Everything that used to work for us as parents seems to no longer have any value. And each day that goes by our teens seem to drift farther and farther away. We use our recent experience in Rome as a backdrop for finding some answers! This is where joy lives! Become a Parenting Hero: Go to…
 
Organizing school supplies before the summer kicks in is typically a task we push to the bottom of the list, until it’s crunch time when the school year’s about to begin. Why wait until then and why do it all yourself? Teaching kids to take care of their things and being organized for the next school year is one of the best things you can do to sta…
 
This episode is about the quickest and easiest gifts you can get teachers when time's running out! Grab my free template to help you save time on writing your 'Thank you' note or get inspiration from it to come up with your own words. Enjoy the episode and good luck! Now, let me ask you this: when it comes to getting organized and getting the kids …
 
Today's podcast episode was inspired by my client during a kitchen organization session. What is decanting? In this episode I go through the following questions: What is decanting, how do you do it and who should decant? Decanting isn't just for wine or the kitchen but for many other areas in our home. Listen to this episode to find out more ways t…
 
In this episode learn the strategies to use to help your kids store and organize THEIR papers. They are creative little beings who, no doubt, will want to keep everything they make or get from a friend. But how do you get control over the paper chaos? I take you behind the scenes at my house on what it looks like for us as well as tips on how to ke…
 
Today’s episode is part 2 of 2 where I list the 5 Ways To Get Kids To Listen. This is a special episode too because there is a BONUS method that I share with you also. How we speak and present situations to our kids so that they can see the big picture helps them grasp things a lot easier, learn and understand where we’re coming from. The goal here…
 
Today’s episode is part 1 of a 2-part series where I list the 5 Ways To Get Kids To Listen. These are my automatic go-tos that I use with my own kids, my nieces and nephews and even with my students at school. And they work! My goal here is to help you on your journey to getting more organized AND getting the kids involved with the tools and guidan…
 
Everyone goes through rough and challenging seasons in their life. They can last a few months and even well into several years! And we all go through different levels of challenges, frustrations and obstacles at different times in our life that will result in our homes being cluttered and disorganized. So you decide to hire a professional organizer…
 
When I became a mom and went through all the first time mom-feels: joys, discoveries and all the challenges. It REALLY became apparent on my mental load after I had my second baby. I can tell you, without a shadow of a doubt that I was spread way thin. In this episode, I take you deep into a time where my mental load was at heavy, how it affected m…
 
This conversation initially took place during an Instagram Live on my guest’s feed but accidentally got deleted. Thank the electronic gods, we were able to retrieve it and save the raw footage - just unable to report video. And now, I’m bringing it all to you - on audio form. The tables are turned where the conversation with fellow Pro Organizer an…
 
So in today’s episode, I want to share some tips and tricks on how we can Reduce, Reuse and Recycle items in our home to help our planet and keep our home organized at the same time. Now, just because Earth Day happens only once a year, let THIS year be a marker to start. Or if you don’t know how to go about it, take this episode as a starting poin…
 
In this episode I interview fellow pro organizer and Montrealer, Stéphanie Galipeau of HOP. She takes us into her organizing world and reveals her 2 loves & brand new course coming out April 25, 2022. So, if you own a phone, a laptop, tablet…..or any kind of device that stores, files your documents, pictures, programs, etc. Or you use tools and app…
 
Now that things are starting to go back to some kind of normal and restrictions have lifted, MANY of us are jumping for JOY because our social calendars are about to get filled up! So, this means plans are being made; which also means we’re entering into the world of gatherings and celebrations! Finally! It’s been a long 2 years! But 2 years ago, o…
 
For the past 2 years we didn't have much choice but to take a look at our home and space in a different light. Hundreds of thousands of us took action by making some changes - big or small - such as decluttering our homes. Many are still stuck, 2 years later, with physically removing the unwanted items out of the house. So how do we do that? What's…
 
When you live in a climate with more than 1 season and you SEE the seasons change, it’s really beautiful. What’s especially beautiful AND exciting is when we start seeing a glimpse of the next season. The snow melting there’s puddles everywhere, the sun out and warmer than in the last few months that you feel more energized to do more stuff - Which…
 
The bathroom is either a place of chaos, comfort, a quiet zone or all of the above and everything else in between. It’s a busy common area that if we equip ourselves and set the space up, we can totally achieve that ideal space that we resort to from time to time, or every night to escape into the World Wide Web, where most ideas and inspiration ar…
 
This episode, I unveil how we started and what got the ball rolling for us to have this mindset; the logic behind our thinking that benefits all of us, and the one thing you can do to make your life easier - when it comes to raising self-sufficient, responsible and capable kids. Call it the BLUEPRINT on how to teach my kids and get them to be more …
 
It’s the place where there’s an accumulation of clutter and also the ‘drop zone’ for everything else. So how do we get the ‘heart of the home’ more organized so that you can function more fluidly in that space? In this episode, I walk you through some key points to look at when doing your kitchen organization. I also give you tips and tricks to hel…
 
It’s already overwhelming enough to even think about organizing your home. There’s a lot of professionals out there but how do you know which one’s the right one for you and your project? It’s important to know WHO the person is, that will be going through your things beforehand…. It’s a different kind of relationship than your average professional…
 
We started the new decade with it and it has affected the entire world. 2 years later and it still is part of our everyday life… COVID-19. Not all experiences are the same when you or your whole house gets sick. But what we do share are the effects it has on each member of the household, the people around us and… life in general. In this episode I …
 
Lego has been around for generations and the beautiful and cool collections they launch month after month will attract young AND old alike! Ever wonder how to organize your Lego collection? What’s the best way for you and your family? Not all solutions work for everyone, just like there is no ONE solution to fit all. In this episode I take you behi…
 
This episode is an edited version of my YouTube video I released back in April 2020. You can find the full video if you search the title on my channel: Dianne Jimenez. But you might appreciate this version a little more because it gets straight to the point about 'How to get your kids started with laundry' - or incorporating them in the process if …
 
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