Especially Organized: Sensible Solutions for Special Needs Moms

Angela O'Brien
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For all those busy moms out there who, like me, take care of kids who have a little something extra, and in the midst of all that extra, want to lead a more organized and present life. I am Angela O’Brien; a certified Enneagram coach and professional organizer. I know what it’s like to have too much overwhelm and too little time when you’re trying to raise a special needs child. Each week, I will bring information and encouragement to help you move through your clutter so that you are less stressed and more present in your parenting. Let's reclaim the space, time, and energy you deserve!

  1. 103 | Organizing With Your Child In Mind: The Golden Tool That Changes Everything

    5d ago

    103 | Organizing With Your Child In Mind: The Golden Tool That Changes Everything

    103 | Organizing With Your Child In Mind: The Golden Tool That Changes Everything Why do some organizing systems work beautifully for one child… and completely fall apart for another? In this episode, I’m sharing one simple but powerful mindset shift that changed the way I think about organizing for disabled and neurodivergent kids. Instead of asking:“How do I get my child to organize this space?” What if we asked:“How do I organize this space for my child?” Building on the previous episodes in this caregiving and organization series, today I dive into practical ways to help our children succeed in their own rooms, playrooms, and everyday spaces — while honoring their sensory, cognitive, and emotional needs. Inspired by the book The Sensory Child Gets Organized by Caroline Dalgleish, I walk through what she calls “The Golden Tool,” a simple framework that can help reduce overwhelm, increase independence, and create calmer routines for the whole family. In this episode, we discuss: why traditional organizing systems often fail neurodivergent kidshow to break down overwhelming tasks into manageable stepsreducing sensory and cognitive friction in everyday routineswhy drawers, noise, textures and visual clutter may matter more than we realizeusing clear bins, labels, visuals, and special interests to support independencehow fewer choices can actually create more successYou’ll also hear practical ideas like: Using picture labels and color codingCreating calming sensory cornersRotating clothing choices to reduce overloadMaking frequently used items easier to accessIncorporating your child’s favorite characters or special interests into organizing systemsBecause the goal isn’t a Pinterest-perfect room. The goal is less frustration, more cooperation, and creating a home that truly supports your child — and you. _____ Hey! Are you a parent of a loved one with a disability? Have you ever wanted to be on a podcast? Then I want to hear from you! Literally! Send me an audio message that I can include in an upcoming special episode. Just ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be directed to a website where you can record your response to the following question: If you could go back in time to when your child was first diagnosed with a disability, what would you tell yourself? I would LOVE to hear from you!! And finally, if you have been wondering how long you need to keep certain documents, whether its a utility bill, and IEP, medical records, or an insurance policy, I have a quick and accessible one-page document for you to download that shares exactly how long you should be holding on to these items and when you can let them go (e.g. shred and/or recycle.) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get on my email list and I will send this handy doc straight to your inbox. And I promise I won't start bombarding your inbox with emails -- that is not my style! I just want to be able to stay in touch and keep you informed occasionally of resources to help you reclaim whatever it is YOU need! Happy Organizing! Are we friends? Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@yourspacereclaimed) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Your Space Reclaimed) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your Space Reclaimed Professional Organizing

    14 min
  2. 102 | How To Get Organized When Life Feels Like Too Much

    May 19

    102 | How To Get Organized When Life Feels Like Too Much

    102 | How To Get Organized When Life Feels Like Too Much We are back, building on last week's episode where we touched on why organizing as a disability caregiver is actually harder and more complicated than typical home organizing. I lay out my B.R.E.A.T.H.E. framework for special needs parents, with practical and emotional tools to help us get through hard seasons and difficult days. I include recommendations to reduce decision fatigue and make easy systems work, even on the hardest of days. Because, if a system requires too much thought, it won’t be used consistently and when you are organizing, consistency is the key to maintenance. When it all feels like too much, remember to BREATHE! _____ Hey! Are you a parent of a loved one with a disability? Have you ever wanted to be on a podcast? Then I want to hear from you! Literally! Send me an audio message that I can include in an upcoming special episode. Just ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be directed to a website where you can record your response to the following question: If you could go back in time to when your child was first diagnosed with a disability, what would you tell yourself? I would LOVE to hear from you!! And finally, if you have been wondering how long you need to keep certain documents, whether its a utility bill, and IEP, medical records, or an insurance policy, I have a quick and accessible one-page document for you to download that shares exactly how long you should be holding on to these items and when you can let them go (e.g. shred and/or recycle.) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get on my email list and I will send this handy doc straight to your inbox. And I promise I won't start bombarding your inbox with emails -- that is not my style! I just want to be able to stay in touch and keep you informed occasionally of resources to help you reclaim whatever it is YOU need! Happy Organizing! Are we friends? Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@yourspacereclaimed) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Your Space Reclaimed) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your Space Reclaimed Professional Organizing

    17 min
  3. 101 | Why Organizing Feels Harder as a Special Needs Mom (Hint: It's Not You!)

    May 12

    101 | Why Organizing Feels Harder as a Special Needs Mom (Hint: It's Not You!)

    101 | Why Organizing Feels Harder as a Special Needs Mom (Hint: It's Not You!) Welcome back listeners! It's so good to be back for this short series on Organizing as a Disability Caregiver! In this episode, Angela breaks down why a caregiving home might feel overwhelming. And here's a hint: it’s not because you are failing but because you are carrying something heavy! Drawing on her experience as a professional organizer to families with special needs kids, she outlines three reasons organizing is more complex for disability caregivers: limited resources (time, energy, and money), including an average of 32 hours a week spent on caregiving tasks; fear and uncertainty about the future that leads to “just in case” keeping; and overwhelm from managing complex medical, educational, government, and legal systems. She emphasizes clutter is often about love, not laziness, and previews simple strategies in the next episode. 00:00 Welcome to Especially Organized 00:49 Season Return and Updates 01:47 Why Our Home Feels Hard 03:52 Reason One: Limited Resources 05:47 Reason Two: Fear of Future 07:25 Reason Three: System Overwhelm 09:39 You Are Not Behind __________ Hey! Are you a parent of a loved one with a disability? Have you ever wanted to be on a podcast? Then I want to hear from you! Literally! Send me an audio message that I can include in an upcoming special episode. Just ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be directed to a website where you can record your response to the following question: If you could go back in time to when your child was first diagnosed with a disability, what would you tell yourself? I would LOVE to hear from you!! And finally, if you have been wondering how long you need to keep certain documents, whether its a utility bill, and IEP, medical records, or an insurance policy, I have a quick and accessible one-page document for you to download that shares exactly how long you should be holding on to these items and when you can let them go (e.g. shred and/or recycle.) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get on my email list and I will send this handy doc straight to your inbox. And I promise I won't start bombarding your inbox with emails -- that is not my style! I just want to be able to stay in touch and keep you informed occasionally of resources to help you reclaim whatever it is YOU need! Happy Organizing! Are we friends? Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@yourspacereclaimed) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Your Space Reclaimed) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your Space Reclaimed Professional Organizing

    11 min
  4. 100 | Because You Showed Up: What 99 Episodes Taught Me About Strength and Story

    05/20/2025

    100 | Because You Showed Up: What 99 Episodes Taught Me About Strength and Story

    100 | Because You Showed Up: What 99 Episodes Taught Me About Strength and Story What I’ve Learned from 100 Episodes (And What’s Next)🎉 Milestone Episode! 🎉 Welcome to the 100th episode of Especially Organized: Sensible Solutions for Special Needs Moms! In this very special episode, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the journey — from launching this podcast with zero experience to building a space that has reached listeners across more than 35 countries. Over the past two years, I've spent 500+ hours creating content aimed at helping moms raising disabled children feel a little more organized, empowered, and seen. In this episode, I share: Lessons learned about podcasting, connection, and community The power of presence and storytelling in disability parenting A few favorite episodes that resonated deeply with listeners Why showing up — for yourself, your child, and your community — truly matters I also open up about how my daughter continues to inspire me to show up authentically and joyfully, and why I believe every parent in this community deserves to feel that their presence has impact. 🌟 Plus: I’m taking a short break! I’ll be back later this year with refreshed content, powerful conversations, and — yes — more hugs and Red Bulls. Links & Mentions: 🎧 Episode 26 – Feng Shui and Kon Mari 🎧 Episode 39 – Sibling Voices 🎧 Episode 42 – The Spellers Method 🎧 Episode 50 – Marriage and Disability with Hope on the Hard Road 🎧 Episode 70 – Enneagram 9 and the Power of Showing Up 📣 Help this show grow!If you’ve found value here, please: Follow the show on your podcast platform Leave a 5-star rating or a written review on Apple or SpotifyYour support truly helps this community grow. Thank you for showing up — for your child, for yourself, and for this space. Here's to the next 100 episodes! 💙 ----- Hey! Are you a parent of a loved one with a disability? Have you ever wanted to be on a podcast? Then I want to hear from you! Literally! Send me an audio message that I can include in an upcoming special episode. Just ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be directed to a website where you can record your response to the following question: If you could go back in time to when your child was first diagnosed with a disability, what would you tell yourself? I would LOVE to hear from you!! And finally, if you have been wondering how long you need to keep certain documents, whether its a utility bill, and IEP, medical records, or an insurance policy, I have a quick and accessible one-page document for you to download that shares exactly how long you should be holding on to these items and when you can let them go (e.g. shred and/or recycle.) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get on my email list and I will send this handy doc straight to your inbox. And I promise I won't start bombarding your inbox with emails -- that is not my style! I just want to be able to stay in touch and keep you informed occasionally of resources to help you reclaim whatever it is YOU need! Happy Organizing! Are we friends? Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@yourspacereclaimed) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Your Space Reclaimed) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your Space Reclaimed Professional Organizing

    11 min
  5. 99 | When Everyone Moves In: Creating Space Without Losing Yourself

    05/13/2025

    99 | When Everyone Moves In: Creating Space Without Losing Yourself

    99 | When Everyone Moves In: Creating Space Without Losing Yourself Welcome back to Especially Organized: Sensible Solutions for Special Needs Moms!In this heartfelt and incredibly practical episode, Angela O’Brien sits down with Stephanie Deininger, professional organizer and host of Organize and Cherish, to talk about what happens when everyone moves in—kids becoming adults, aging parents needing support, and the sandwich generation moms trying to hold it all together. We talk about the emotional, physical, and mental clutter that comes with multi-generational living and share compassionate, actionable strategies to help you create boundaries, preserve your own space, and make your home feel like home again. Whether you're drowning in boxes, navigating family dynamics, or just trying to figure out where to put the Lego sets and heirloom china, this episode is for you. 💡 What You’ll Learn: What it means to be part of the sandwich generation Why organizing is about more than just stuff—it’s about identity and emotional space How to set boundaries in a loving, realistic way Tips for merging households without losing your mind (or your storage space) The importance of having even one space that’s just for you How to start small, find support, and take the pressure off Want to chat with Stephanie? Contact her at The Organized Flamingo ----- Hey! Are you a parent of a loved one with a disability? Have you ever wanted to be on a podcast? Then I want to hear from you! Literally! Send me an audio message that I can include in an upcoming special episode. Just ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be directed to a website where you can record your response to the following question: If you could go back in time to when your child was first diagnosed with a disability, what would you tell yourself? I would LOVE to hear from you!! And finally, if you have been wondering how long you need to keep certain documents, whether it's a utility bill, and IEP, medical records, or an insurance policy, I have a quick and accessible one-page document for you to download that shares exactly how long you should be holding on to these items and when you can let them go (e.g. shred and/or recycle.) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get on my email list and I will send this handy doc straight to your inbox. And I promise I won't start bombarding your inbox with emails -- that is not my style! I just want to be able to stay in touch and keep you informed occasionally of resources to help you reclaim whatever it is YOU need! Happy Organizing! Are we friends? Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@yourspacereclaimed) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Your Space Reclaimed) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your Space Reclaimed Professional Organizing

    30 min
  6. 98 | Keeping Your Digital Space Safe: Practical Tips for Special Needs Families

    05/06/2025

    98 | Keeping Your Digital Space Safe: Practical Tips for Special Needs Families

    98 | Keeping Your Digital Space Safe: Practical Tips for Special Needs Families Unlock the secrets to safeguarding your digital life with a return appearance by our special guest, Kate Huffnagel, as we tackle the ever-important topic of digital hygiene. Together, we navigate the complexities of maintaining secure digital spaces. We shed light on crucial security tips for families with special needs, focusing on financial protection against threats like wire transfer scams and identity theft. Learn effective strategies such as credit freezing and Social Security number locking to fortify your financial defenses. We also discuss the significance of password managers and the essential role of multi-factor authentication in safeguarding sensitive accounts. Sharing digital responsibilities within families, especially when caring for a special needs child, helps ensure seamless access to vital services. This episode equips you with practical solutions and a fresh perspective on maintaining a secure and organized digital life. Kate Hufnagel is a professional legacy organizer, speaker and coach who helps individuals and families do the important work that nobody likes to talk about. She’s on a mission to normalize conversations about planning for the inevitable — or the unthinkable — whether it be during family game night or out for brunch with friends. After a mind-blowing career in big tech, Kate founded her business, The Digital WranglerTM, to help individuals and families leave behind a well-organized estate.  Kate is also a bonus mom who is passionate about financial literacy and finding the best donut in the world.  How to connect with Kate: Email: ⁠https://www.thedigitalwrangler.com/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-hufnagel/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thedigitalwrangler⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedigitalwrangler/ ----- Hey! Are you a parent of a loved one with a disability? Have you ever wanted to be on a podcast? Then I want to hear from you! Literally! Send me an audio message that I can include in an upcoming special episode. Just ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be directed to a website where you can record your response to the following question: If you could go back in time to when your child was first diagnosed with a disability, what would you tell yourself? I would LOVE to hear from you!! And finally, if you have been wondering how long you need to keep certain documents, whether its a utility bill, and IEP, medical records, or an insurance policy, I have a quick and accessible one-page document for you to download that shares exactly how long you should be holding on to these items and when you can let them go (e.g. shred and/or recycle.) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get on my email list and I will send this handy doc straight to your inbox. And I promise I won't start bombarding your inbox with emails -- that is not my style! I just want to be able to stay in touch and keep you informed occasionally of resources to help you reclaim whatever it is YOU need! Happy Organizing! Are we friends? Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@yourspacereclaimed) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Your Space Reclaimed) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your Space Reclaimed Professional Organizing

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  7. 97 | Skills For Life Series #7 - I Like Clean Butts and I Cannot Lie: Parent Tips for Better Behinds

    04/29/2025

    97 | Skills For Life Series #7 - I Like Clean Butts and I Cannot Lie: Parent Tips for Better Behinds

    97 | Skills For Life Series #7 - I Like Clean Butts and I Cannot Lie: Tips for Better Behinds Unlock the secrets to fostering independence in your child with special needs by mastering one of the most fundamental skills—effective bathroom hygiene. Join me as we tackle the art and science of teaching our kids to wipe. This isn't just about keeping things clean; it's about empowering our children, boosting their confidence, and promoting their health by preventing common health issues. With straightforward advice and a dash of humor, we're confronting the topic head-on and providing you with actionable insights to guide your child toward mastering this essential life skill. In this final installment of our Skills for Life series, we're not shying away from the gritty details. From understanding why our children struggle with wiping to breaking down the task into manageable steps, I'm here to support you every step of the way. We'll explore the importance of using clear language, show and tell techniques, and maintaining a neutral tone to avoid any feelings of shame or discomfort in our children. Join me for a candid discussion aimed at turning an awkward topic into a steppingstone toward greater independence for your child. Let's transform what may seem like a daunting challenge into a shared victory for you and your family. ----- Hey! Are you a parent of a loved one with a disability? Have you ever wanted to be on a podcast? Then I want to hear from you! Literally! Send me an audio message that I can include in an upcoming special episode. Just ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be directed to a website where you can record your response to the following question: If you could go back in time to when your child was first diagnosed with a disability, what would you tell yourself? I would LOVE to hear from you!! And finally, if you have been wondering how long you need to keep certain documents, whether its a utility bill, and IEP, medical records, or an insurance policy, I have a quick and accessible one-page document for you to download that shares exactly how long you should be holding on to these items and when you can let them go (e.g. shred and/or recycle.) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get on my email list and I will send this handy doc straight to your inbox. And I promise I won't start bombarding your inbox with emails -- that is not my style! I just want to be able to stay in touch and keep you informed occasionally of resources to help you reclaim whatever it is YOU need! Happy Organizing! Are we friends? Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@yourspacereclaimed) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Your Space Reclaimed) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your Space Reclaimed Professional Organizing

    12 min
  8. 96 | Skills For Life Series #6 - Nail Care for Our Loved Ones: Practical Tips for Parents and Caregivers

    04/22/2025

    96 | Skills For Life Series #6 - Nail Care for Our Loved Ones: Practical Tips for Parents and Caregivers

    96 | Skills For Life Series #6 - Nail Care for Our Loved Ones: Practical Tips for Parents and Caregivers Let's dive into this 6th episode in our Skills For Life Series and discover how establishing gentle and consistent nail care routines can empower your loved ones, boost their self-esteem, and provide you with peace of mind for the future. Inspired by real-life conversations and experiences, this episode delves into practical strategies for navigating sensory challenges and creating supportive environments tailored to your child's unique needs. From selecting the right tools to ensuring safety and hygiene, she provides a comprehensive guide to mastering nail care for your child. This episode isn't just about nails—it's about fostering dignity, independence, and a brighter future for your loved ones. Join me as we tackle an often-overlooked aspect of self-care, equipping you with the knowledge to help your child thrive. Nail Clipper 1Nail Clipper 2 Article with more resources ----- Hey! Are you a parent of a loved one with a disability? Have you ever wanted to be on a podcast? Then I want to hear from you! Literally! Send me an audio message that I can include in an upcoming special episode. Just ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be directed to a website where you can record your response to the following question: If you could go back in time to when your child was first diagnosed with a disability, what would you tell yourself? I would LOVE to hear from you!! And finally, if you have been wondering how long you need to keep certain documents, whether its a utility bill, and IEP, medical records, or an insurance policy, I have a quick and accessible one-page document for you to download that shares exactly how long you should be holding on to these items and when you can let them go (e.g. shred and/or recycle.) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get on my email list and I will send this handy doc straight to your inbox. And I promise I won't start bombarding your inbox with emails -- that is not my style! I just want to be able to stay in touch and keep you informed occasionally of resources to help you reclaim whatever it is YOU need! Happy Organizing! Are we friends? Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@yourspacereclaimed) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Your Space Reclaimed) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your Space Reclaimed Professional Organizing

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For all those busy moms out there who, like me, take care of kids who have a little something extra, and in the midst of all that extra, want to lead a more organized and present life. I am Angela O’Brien; a certified Enneagram coach and professional organizer. I know what it’s like to have too much overwhelm and too little time when you’re trying to raise a special needs child. Each week, I will bring information and encouragement to help you move through your clutter so that you are less stressed and more present in your parenting. Let's reclaim the space, time, and energy you deserve!

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