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| Introduction | |
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| Getting in Touch with Your Inner Organizer | |
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| Know Yourself (Forget about Perfection Here) | |
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| Your Organizational Style | |
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| Organizing vs. Cleaning | |
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| Taking Care of Business: Planning and Scheduling | |
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| The Well-Oiled Machine: Getting Everyone on the Same Track | |
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| The Family Calendar: Your Central Communication Tool | |
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| Getting the Kids Off to a Good Start | |
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| Room-by-Room Focus: It's All about Flow and Function | |
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| Kitchen: The Heart of the Home | |
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| Laundry: A Necessary Evil | |
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| Bedrooms: A Place for Peace and Quiet | |
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| Bathrooms: The Real Utility Room | |
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| Entryways: Welcome Home | |
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| Top to Bottom: How to Get Your Whole Life Running Smoothly | |
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| Getting Stuff Done: Handle It All with Ease | |
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| The Home Office: Support Where You Need It | |
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| Dressing for Success: The No-Brainer Approach to Clothing Yourself | |
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| Reducing Clutter: Making Space to Breathe Easy | |
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| Feel-Good Projects: Save It for a Rainy Day | |
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| Meal Planning, Groceries, and Shopping: Healthy Food and Happy Eaters | |
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| The Car: Your Mini Home on Wheels | |
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| Time for Generosity: Cards and Gift-Giving | |
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| The Word from the Front Lines | |
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| What is your best attribute as a parent? | |
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| What is your worst attribute as a parent? | |
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| What is the one thing that surprised you most about being a parent? | |
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| What was your most embarrassing moment as a parent? | |
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| What is the best piece of parenting advice anyone ever gave you? | |
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| What is the worst piece of advice anyone ever gave you? | |
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| If parents got do-overs, what is the one moment as a parent you would do over? | |
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| What is your funniest moment as a parent? | |
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| Do you have an organizing tip that works for your family? | |
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| Who do you most admire for their parenting style or skills and why? | |
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| Conclusion: Reaping the Rewards | |
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| Index | |
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| About the Author | |