Organize Your Family's Schedule In No Time (Paperback)

by Valentina Sgro (Author)

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Product Description

Add three kids, two sporting events on opposite ends of town, a ballet lesson, and a scout event all in one Saturday and what do you get? An overwhelmed family struggling to just make it through the day.

If this sounds all too familiar, Organize Your Family’s Schedule In No Time is the book that will help you get control of the calendar. Valentina Sgro, a professional organizer, shows you how to find more family time for fun and relaxation using a system that is customized to your family’s unique needs. Using to-do lists and step-by-step instructions, this book helps the entire family better organize the group calendar, project list, homework schedule, and chores. In addition, Valentina helps parents to teach their kids essential organizational skills and good study and scheduling habits.

With quick, easy projects, you’ll learn how to:

• Select the planner that is best for you - either paper or electronic
• Choose a comfortable mix of activities for everyone in the family and avoid overscheduling
• Schedule the planning and preparations for family events, such as birthday parties and vacations
• Help children of any age organize their time
• Deal with special circumstances such as homeschooling your children, caring for an aging relative, or searching for the right college for your teenager

Enjoy precious time with your family with the help of Organize Your Family’s Schedule In No Time!

About the Author

In 1985, Valentina Sgro left her 12-hour-a-day position at a major law firm for a 16-hour-a-day job of childrearing and household management. In 1989, realizing that things were out of control, Val began trying to find a system that would get her organized. In 1997, with order established in her own life, Val founded SGRO Consulting, Solutions for Getting Really Organized.

Val consults privately and lectures regularly on various organizing topics. She writes a monthly article for the SGRO Consulting website: http://www.ReallyOrganized.com.

Val is a Chronic Disorganization Specialist and a member of the Golden Circle of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). She is serving in her third year on NAPO's board of directors, currently as its treasurer. Val also is a past treasurer of the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD).

Val enjoys sharing her increased productivity and free time with her husband and their son.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Que; illustrated edition edition (October 29, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789732203
• ISBN-13: 978-0789732200
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #715,854 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's About Time!, May 15, 2005

By	Vannie Ryanes "Vannie Ryanes/VSR Book Review" (South Orange, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews

Organize Your Family's Schedule In No Time (In No Time) by Valentina Sgro is an unusual 'organize your life' guide, as it helps you organize your life by showing the many options you have to make day-to-day living more productive and a little less stressful. Sgro says "You're welcome to read this book from cover to cover...but what we really want you to do is to use this book to improve your family's life." She suggests that you read the sections that apply to your family circumstances before making any decisions on your next move. I found "Dealing with the Necessities of Life", particularly helpful. It shows how becoming more efficient can result in adding hours of quality time to your family's life. Moms (and dads) with preschool children with will welcome "Managing the Preschool Years", some of the author's idea are so unique, your youngsters will look forward to doing their chores. The sidebar notes, cautions and tips in this book contain useful information and are to the point. Ms. Sgro shows you how to make a schedule/calendar that will work for every member of the house. You will find diagrams, various calendars, suggested products along with the cost and website.

What I really like about author is that she suggests that you consider your family members' body clocks and personalities when creating schedules.

Recommended.

Vannie(~.~)
Work & Family @ BellaOnline.com
http://www.bellaonline.com/Site/workandfamily

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mom with 3 children under 4rs finally organized!, December 23, 2004

By	California mom (California) - See all my reviews

As a mom with 3 children between the ages 2 and 4, I thought I was organized. When I read Ms. Sgro's book, I entered a whole new level of organization! Life has gotten simpler and more less stressful by implementing her ideas. My wish list for the holidays includes a PDA - something I never thought I could keep updated. The book identified easy and straightforward techniques that explained the benefits and features. Thanks for helping make my life a whole lot more organized!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical Magic!, December 1, 2004

By	Jane C. Troha (OH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Help has finally arrived! Any family, no matter its size, stage of life or composition, can find assistance in getting life more organized and under control! Ms. Sgro's book is readable, helpful and loaded with useful features like checklists, surveys and product suggestions. I particularly like the format that permits the reader to jump around to the section that is needed, such as the holiday chapter or the celebration section. This book presents a "doable" approach, even for people who claim to have little or no organizational skills. It is also helpful to have products illustrated, priced and able to be located without wasting valuable time! This is a great find!