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[quote=Anonymous]Good luck, OP! I'm living proof that you can train yourself to be organized.  I am the child of two boarderline hoarders.  My husband is also relentless about tossing stuff, regardless of how important it is. Both DH and DC have bad cases of ADHD, so I'm the primary organizer around here.

Use your electronics. They make being organized so much easier.

We use iCal - one for each member of the family, color coded & they all sync to everyone's device. D.C. Has an extra one for homework.

Desktop computer accounts - one for each member of the family. My bookmarks, docs, etc are mine. Each member also has their own iTunes account - it makes it so much easier to separate stuff out when your kids get older.  Each member has their own Contacts address book, which sync where applicable.

Notes app - it syncs between apps and stays current.  I keep one note page for meal planning & use a grocery app that syncs between devices and can be easily emailed.

Ebills - no more paper for DH to throw out. Schedule it on iCal with link to payment page (for one-off things) or automate payment (recurring bills)

Permission slips - fill them out & stick back in school bag the minute they come in, or scan and send by email. No chance for DH to throw out.

Presents - make amazon wish list for each person as ideas emerge.  Purchase in Nov before holidays begin.

Dr appointments - schedule next appt while you are checking out of current appt, even if it's 6m - 1y ahead.  If you need to reschedule closer to appt date, fine. At least you've got something there.

Go-bags/folders.  For things that can't be done electronically.  DC has a separate nylon bag, color coded, for each sport/activity (swim, tkd, gym, etc).  We can just grab & go.  They get reassembled upon return to the house so they are always ready.  I do a similar thing with paperwork that can't be electronically managed. Clear folder for each subject/project labeled. No loose paper anywhere in this house keeps DH from throwing things out.

Love the sanity that being organized brings & these are also teachable tools for your kid(s).[/quote]

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