A Smart Girl's Guide: Getting It Together: How to Organize Your Space, Your Stuff, Your Time--and Your Life (American Girl® Wellbeing)

We checked this out from the library and it seemed to really help our then 8 year old, so we bought it. Though her room does still get a bit out of hand, she’ll re-read the book and become motivated again. I think if your child is self motivated but simply needs a little direction, this is the book you want.

My daughter has practically memorized this book. Be prepared to help your kid set up the organizational systems included in the book, depending on their age. This book is so helpful that many of the suggestions have actually been incorporated in the rest of the house/family. My 10-year-old needed alot of help setting up and making decisions, but has been able to keep up with her systems wonderfully since she feels invested in it. An older kid, maybe 12 and up, could probably just read this and organize without parental help. It has made a HUGE difference in the whole family for my oldest at least to be mostly independent, I don't have to clean or remind her of stuff or constantly check up on her, the day goes so smoothly. It feels like having another adult helping me instead of a kid I have to do everything for! School and homework are a breeze, I was so excited to help her organize her locker at orientation, knowing she can handle things herself this year. The book is great about explaining WHY in addition to HOW to be organized, so my kid is motivated and understands the connection between being clean and organized and having a good day.

Bought this book for my 9 yr old daughter who has trouble staying organized and tidy. She read the book in one day and was excited and enthusiastic about getting her room together the following day. She woke up and immediately got to work telling my how she had planned out zones in her room for sleep, play, school work and clothes. She worked tirelessly from morning until afternoon, sifting, organizing and discarding things before she invited me to come see the finish project. She did an amazing job and I was so pleased that she did it all by herself without me needing to supervise. So all things considered, this was one of the best $10 I've ever spent!

Getting organized is hard and stressful at any age, but this book is geared towards tween age girls. It provides step by step instructions and ideas on how to get it together. I gave this book to my niece and I hope it helps her control her clutter.

Wow. My 11 year old daughter scoffed at me when I gave this to her. It took months to get her to read it. After a day of being grounded and finding herself bored in her room with little left to do, she pulled it out and read it. She was so excited to show ME how awesome it was and explained all of the new tools that it gave her and was actually excited to get her stuff more organized. Sometimes, no matter how many times you tell them, they just need to hear it from another source and these books have been a great and useful help.

My daughter asked for this book as she thought it might help her learn to deal with her ever changing emotions. When she gets upset now she storms to her room and curls up on her bed reading this book. She usually reappears in the family room with attitude in check and better able to share her ideas and work through the problem. She's learning so much from this book. It's a blessing for both of us.

Got this for my daughter and even my son loves this book and started organizing life immediately

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These are a good set of books for girls growing up and needing some expert (but not bossy parent) advice. WE have 3 of these now, and whilst my 10YO and 8YO both say they've never read them for fear of admitting a problem, I've found them both secretly absorbed on several occasions. An important parenting thing for me. Sometimes not forcing the issue and providing the assistance is enough.My eldest is somewhat dyspraxic and struggles with self organisation. For those who know the experience, it can be frustrating from a parents perspective. It's been great to see her flushing out her interpretation of the tips and coping mechanisms in the book. She's starting to see the benefit of being organised for herself, and that is invaluable for us.The content is set out in a plain, well illustrated way that takes you through the problem, why it happens, how to manage it, and ways to cope. Some solid advice provided in a lovely, empathetic way.It wasn't till they arrived and I was perusing that I realised these books were published by American Girl. If you have girls, they are the holy grail of 18 inch dolls. We have the cheaper version in our house BUT importantly that link made sure that my daughters trusted the content that little bit more.

Obviously American, but I bought it for my daughter to help her manage her room in particular. She refuses help so I needed her to think about it for herself and decide to sort it out.Slow progress but she is now telling me the things I have been trying to tell her! "I have too much stuff in my room Mum, so I'm going to clear some things out into 3 piles, keep, throw, donate" So it's clearly working.

Brilliantly written.A wonderful guide to help children be organised and gives realiatic strategies.Teaches useful lifeskills which help set a good foundation for life.Also a good book to talk through with boys as advice on decluttering and organisation is applicable to all young people. As long as they can see past the title! The advice it self is good.

I bought this for my daughter to help her organise herself for high school. She has other books in this series and the language and tone is much the same. Lots of useful hints and tips.

These books are brill