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I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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Kids & Parenting, School Stuff · April 28, 2014

Parenting Hack: In and Out Box for Schoolwork and Papers


Parenting Hack In and Out Box for Schoolwork and Papers

I’ve been a mom for twenty years, and I tell ya, you never stop looking for ways to help improve the way your household runs when it comes to your children and family. I have also lost my fair share of important school papers. You know the drill: your child(ren) come home from school, they empty out their backpacks and folders, and hand you important papers to sign that are due. Then somehow, these papers go missing and can’t be found, which wrecks havoc for everyone involved. And before you know it, you are running up to the school to get said papers so that you can complete them and not be the one parent that didn’t have it in by the due date.

Sound familiar?

And don’t let it be a test or assignment that needed to be signed and turned back in. In the past, I’ve lost a few of those. And that is never a good feeling.

I pride myself on being very organized, but sometimes, even I fail. So I try to create systems in place that will help me and my ten year old be as effective as we can be as it pertains to paperwork and things.

Two years ago, after my 18 year old graduated school, I finally thought of a failsafe that would cut down on the missing papers and chaotic activity of looking for them in my house—and it was a pretty simple parenting hack derived from my days of working in the office—and In and Out box.

Boom!

Parenting Hack In and Out Box for Schoolwork and Papers

Pretty simply, the In and Out box sits in my office, and serves as a way to help us stay organized with my daughter’s schoolwork and papers. When she comes home from school each day, she is responsible for taking out papers, schoolwork, and items to be signed out of her backpack and into the In box. And then it is my responsibility to go through the In box before the end of the day and read and sign items of importance that are due. Then before bed, she takes the signed paperwork and puts them back into her folder and backpack, which is then placed by the front door where she can retrieve it in the morning.

It’s a pretty simple and easy system that really works for us. And this year, we haven’t had any missing or lost papers. This also teaches your child responsibility, for they have something they are in charge of doing as well. There are times you will have to remind them to put the papers in the In box, but after awhile, it is like clockwork and is part of the daily routine.

I also love this parenting hack because when I am out of town, there’s always a stack of things waiting for me when I get home, and I feel like I haven’t missed anything. It helps keep me informed and on my toes.

The In and Out Box is pretty cheap too. You can get them at the Dollar Store, or even places like Walmart, Target, etc. You may even have something laying around the house that can work as an In and Out box, too.

You can even get your kids in on the act by having them decorate it and personalize it. More than one child? Keep folders in the In and Out box with their names on the tabs, so each child can place their paperwork in the folder, keeping them organized and separated.

Not sure what we would do without our handy In and Out box. We swear by it. And it helps make things extra easy breezy.

Looking for ways to be more organized and speed up your morning routine? Check out this post, 5 Ways to Speed Up Your Morning Routine here.


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Comments

  1. Thien-Kim says

    April 28, 2014 at 9:16 am

    LOVE this! I’ll have to figure out where to put one of these for my daughter.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      April 28, 2014 at 9:21 am

      Thanks, Thien-Kim. It is so helpful. And I love not having to do the “mad scramble” looking for papers each day. If you don’t have desk or table space, you can buy the boxes that can be mounted on the wall, perhaps at her eye level so she can easily reach them. You can decorate them with stickers, colorful tape, and stuff. 🙂

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February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time w Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time with roses and a little Stevie Wonder. I could do this all day! 🌹 #traderjoes #flowers #roses #therapy #selfcare
Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is my absolute favorite meal and @louieswinedive in Clayton treated us so well! I will definitely be back. 

#brunch #stl #stlouis #food #stlfoodie #hosted
Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis
A generous heart is always open, always ready to r A generous heart is always open, always ready to receive our going and coming. In the midst of such love, we need never fear abandonment. This is the most precious gift true love offers – the experience of knowing we always belong.” — bell hooks
One more week before she goes back to school for h One more week before she goes back to school for her second semester. Reppin #stl and @seriessixcompany. 

#stlouis #collegekid #stlmade #mykid
Flower arranging has become the self-care I didn’t know I needed. It’s a tranquil and relaxing experience for me. Get into it. 💐 #traderjoes #flowers #therapy #selfcare
It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me toda It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me today as I spent the first day of the year taking care of my mind, body, and soul. It went something like this…. #newyear #selfcare #overforty #fortyish
We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A time was had and memories were made. Grateful that I got some extra days with these guys (thanks Southwest—now run my son back his reimbursement 😂).
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