The New Rules for Getting Organized

The New Rules for Getting Organized

Where did all this stuff come from? It just seems to keep coming. Keep in mind that keeping your belongings organized goes hand in hand with keeping your tasks organized. Usually guys who are struggling with one are also struggling with the other. Lighten your load, make friends with the trash, and get automated. Dr. Ari Tuckman, author of More Attention, Less Deficit: Success Strategies for Adults with ADHD. shares 8 rules for getting organized- and more important, staying organized.

1. Lighten your load.

2. Just Dump It Now

3. It Only Counts If You Find It

4. Set A High Standard

5. Keep It Moving

6. Set It Up Right To Begin With

7. Automate As Much As Possible

8. Strive For Good Enough

Get details on these de-cluttering secrets at Smartman Daily.

9 Back at School Tips for Parents

9 Back at School Tips for Parents

Back-to-school time is stressful for kids. For dads, too. Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer, parenting expert and author of Making Friends: A Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Child's Friendships, offers her top nine strategies for easing the bambinos back into school without all the muss and fuss. Go to Smartman Daily for the full article and author biography. 

1. Show interest in your child's day-but don't interrogate. 

2. Stay close to home. 

3. Don't be late. 

4. Don't push visits to and from friends too soon. 

5. Take their fears and feelings seriously.

6. Trust that they will do well.

7. Don't criticize teachers or the school--or their friends.

8. Encourage independence and self-help skills. 

9. Keep criticism to a minimum. 

The Dad Difference: How To Encourage Autonomy

The Dad Difference: How to Encourage Autonomy

Fathers today are far more involved in their children's lives than dads of previous generations. Nowadays dads attend parent-teacher conferences, help with homework, and drive carpool. And while their growing involvement in parenting is terrific for kids, Dads' share with mothers the panic and stress whenever their kids compete. Despite the stereotype that successful kids have parents who push them, research shows that eliminating parental pressure is the best way to help children excel.Wendy Grolnick and Kathy Seal, co-authors of Pressured Parents, Stressed Out Kids, share their thoughts on staying involved, letting go of control, and encouraging your child's autonomy. Check out this exclusive article on Smartman Daily.

Where Dads Go Wrong With Discipline

Where Dads Go Wrong With Discipline

Not sure of the best way to go about disciplining your defiant child or teenager? The last thing you want to do is become a dad who "means business," or the father who raises his voice and "makes" his kids listen. Dads who have a "punishment mentality" don't teach their children to make positive changes in their behavior. Instead, these dads use shame, and intimidation to influence their kids to behave differently. As a "yeller in recovery," Jeffrey Bernstein, PhD., family psychologist and author of Liking the Child You Love, shares six smart strategies for disciplining your child on Smartman Daily.

How to Lead in Tough Times

How to Lead in Tough Times

It is never easy to lead. In these turbulent times, it's harder than ever before. The big question is, what can you do today to be a more effective leader? How can you help your people through these tough economic times? Sheila Murray Bethel, Ph.D., author of A New Breed of Leader: 8 Leadership Qualities That Matter Most in the Real World, What Works, What Doesn't and Why, shares three actions you can take to boost employees' productivity and reduce their stress on Smartman Daily. 

1. Focus on "A" priorities.

2. Train, train, train. 

3. Give people hope. 

Top 5 Myths About Getting Your Next Job

Top 5 Myths About Getting Your Next Job

Job seekers today face tremendous challenges. Our national unemployment rate is 8.9%, more than 13.5 million people are out of work, and approximately 2 million college students are graduating this year and attempting to enter this strained job market. The good news is there are jobs and companies are hiring. There's competition, but if you have the appropriate tools and techniques to bring to your job search, success is within your control. Now is not the time to take the same job search approach of years past. Now is the time to take a proactive approach and employ techniques to help set yourself apart from the competition. Dan Burns, author of The First 60 Seconds: Win The Job Interview Before It Begins, reveals the secrets to being effective in today's job market on Smartman Daily.

Dad, Stop Worrying So Much about Keeping Your Kids Safe

Dad, Stop Worrying So Much about Keeping Your Kids Safe

LET'S TAKE A LOOK at some of the newer safety products being marketing to parents, starting with baby knee pads. What kind of fools do they take us for, that we’d be worried about this time-honored stage of babyhood? Knees were made for crawling. Unfortunately, we have entered an era that says you cannot trust yourself. Trust a product instead. Lenore Skenazy, author of Free-Range Kids: Giving Our Children the Freedom We Had Without Going Nuts with Worry, offers Free Range tips for helicopter parents. Stop hovering. Learn more on Smartman Daily. 

Let’s Take It Outside: How to Avoid Contractor Conflicts

Let’s Take It Outside: How to Avoid Contractor Conflicts

Every homeowner has a remodeling horror story-- contractor never showed up, missed deadlines, botched jobs, unexpected cost increases. Finding the right people to help with your home repairs is key to getting a quality job and good price. Marni Jameson, author of The House Always Wins, offers expert advice on how to handle contractor conflicts and avoid domestic disasters on Smartman Daily. Read more. 

14 Ways to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill

14 Ways to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill

DOES YOUR MONTHLY cell phone bill send you into shock? If you go over you minutes, start tracking your talk time. Sign up with overmyminutes.com, (a free service) and you'll receive a message letting you know when you're about to run out of minutes. Try switching to unlimited texting, picking a plan with rollover minutes or going prepaid. Plus, never use your cell phone for toll-free calls or 4-1-1. Learn more on Smartman Daily. 

How to Spend Like A Frugal Millionaire

How to Spend Like A Frugal Millionaire

TO KEEP THE economy going we need to keep spending but not waste money in the process. When it comes to spending money like a frugal millionaire, efficiency is key. Remember, shopping is not a sport. Buy used (or off lease) fuel-efficient cars, wait for off-season to acquire clothes, and purchase low-end gear that has the basic functionality of the more expensive stuff. Learn more on Smartman Daily.

Guys Guide to Getting Married

Guys Guide to Getting Married

JUST BECAUSE WE can't cure the common cold doesn't mean we can't cure the common bridezilla. The antidote is a savvy groom who preemptively addresses the elements of wedding planning that most frequently cause fights, diminish the groom's role, demonize the bride, divide families and extinguish the romance of it all. Michael Essany, author of Groomology, outlines 12 critical steps every groom should follow when planning a modern wedding. The #1 rule = Listen. Check out the rest on Smartman Daily.

Surviving In A Post-Career World

Surviving In A Post-Career World

CAREERS ARE DEAD. Not just individually, but collectively. The long, steady climb up an organizational, industrial or professional hierarchy, beginning after college and ending upon retirement, no longer exists. Now it's all about survival. We all now work in a post-career world; an unpredictable environment in which excellence leads to termination as often as success, and expertise can make job searches Herculean. The global economic crisis that struck in the Fall of 2008 may have been the tipping point, but our traditional approach to work has been on the road to extinction for decades. Stephen M. Pollan, co-author of Lifelines for Money Misfortunes: How to Overcome Life's Greatest Challenges, shares key job preservation and job hunting tactics for a post-career world. Learn more on Smartman Daily. 

Daddy Discipline

Daddy Discipline

OF COURSE THERE are no special rules for "daddy discipline". Discipline strategies work regardless of the gender of the parent. But sometimes there are advantages to having a deep voice or to being the parent who is not home all day. Karen Deerwester, author of The Entitlement-Free Child, shares 8 simple discipline rules that every father should follow on Smartman Daily. 

Keeping Your Home Safe While You're on Vacation

Keeping Your Home Safe While You're on Vacation

Planning a vacation? Keeping your home safe while you're away may be the last thing on your mind, but that lack of focus can make for a sour experience when you arrive home. Russell D. Longcore, author of Insurance Claims Secrets Revealed, shows you how to take the proper steps to burglar-proof your household. 

For example, consider hiring a housesitter, suspending newspaper deliveries, forward land line calls to your cell phone, and unplug your garage door opener before you leave. Also call the police department to let them know you will be away. More Tips @ SMARTMAN DAILY. 

Cancer Self-Defense: A Doctor with Cancer Shares His Secrets

Cancer Self-Defense: A Doctor with Cancer Shares His Secrets

"Sixteen years ago, when I was 31, my life took a sudden turn. I was an ambitious physician and neuroscience researcher who reveled in discovery and glittering science projects. Then, slipping into a brain scanner one evening in place of a subject who hadn't shown up, I was suddenly stripped of my white-coat status and thrown into the gray world of patients: That evening, I discovered that I had brain cancer."

David Servan-Schreiber, M.D., Ph.D., author of "Anticancer, A New Way of Life,"shares his personal experiences with a malignant brain tumor and explains how the combination of conventional medicine (early screenings, or chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy, etc.) with an anticancer way of life can result in better cancer prevention or treatment. Read more @ SMARTMAN DAILY. 

Should You Put Your College Kid to Work

Should You Put Your College Kid to Work

SOME STUDIES SHOW that students who work a maximum of 15 hours a week in college actually do better in school than peers who don't have a job. But it can backfire --conflicting schedules, poor academic performance, and higher stress levels. Also keep in mind that earning more than $4,000 a year could put a student's school and federal grant money in jeopardy. Learn more. 

How to Handle Her Raise

How to Handle Her Raise

Wife got a raise and you don't know how to handle it--consider a few tips from Smartman Daily. 

1. Don't pester her when she splurges. 

2. Don't spend along with her --getting caught up in a lifestyle you can't afford may lead to disaster. 

3. Split regular bills down the middle but keep spending money separate. 

Click here for more advice. 

5 Steps to Getting Started On Next Year's Taxes

5 Steps to Getting Started On Next Year's Taxes

NOW THAT YOU'VE finished filing your 2008 tax return, it's the perfect time to think about next year's effort. Maximize deductions, clean up your files, consolidate accounts, and adjust your withholdings. Smartman Daily has some tips and tricks for a better tax season. Click here.

Is Your Wife Feeling Neglected?

Is Your Wife Feeling Neglected?

Are you the kind of guy who focuses so much on work that you neglect your wife or girlfriend? Many men fall into this trap, and no wonder. At work you get immediate feedback and see tangible results for your efforts-- not to mention a salary. At home, not so much. Jonathan Robinson, author of Communication Miracles for Couples, suggests rating career and relationship efforts on a scale of 1 to 10. If you rate your career a nine and your love life a two, you've headed for a fall. In such a case, you might make a short-term goal to spend more time focused on your love life. Read on for intimacy-building rituals that can help save your relationship. Click here. 

6 Ways to Reach Compromises on In-Law Issues

6 Ways to Reach Compromises on In-Law Issues

MANY MARRIED COUPLES ARGUE about their in-laws. The best way to overcome any challenge in marriage is to unite as a couple and to communicate. Express your feelings and needs in a tactful, respectful way. Try to see things from your spouse’s perspective. Think outside the box and try bartering. Here's how. 

Masturbation: 5 Things You Didn't Know

Masturbation: 5 Things You Didn't Know

JUST ABOUT EVERY MAN who can masturbate does -- and why not? Solo sex feels good, relieves stress, and is a terrific sleep aid. But here are a few things you may not know about masturbation. It is safe -- but not entirely safe. Frequent or overly vigorous masturbation can irritate the skin, cause a penis fracture, or develop retarded ejaculation. While solo sex teaches men about their own sexual response and helps them avoid premature ejaculation-- some men become so obsessed with masturbation that they lose interest in having sex with their partner. Plus, it may affect the risk for prostate cancer. Learn more. 

8 Big Mistakes You Could Be Making At Work

8 Big Mistakes You Could Be Making At Work

EVERYONE KNOWS THE basic mistakes to avoid at work: no flip-flops, no swearing, no offensive downloads, and no irate E-mails. But there are plenty of other faux pas that can do harm to an employee's or manager's reputation in the office. When writing a self-appraisal show off all the terrific projects you've helmed and clients you've brought on. Listen, avoid downplaying mistakes, use your vacation time and stay away from conversations about politics. For more tips, go to Smartman Daily. ,

"Give 'Em An Allowance!"

"Give 'Em An Allowance!"

WHAT'S THE BIG deal about giving your kids allowances? Having a regular amount of their own income is the only way kids can learn to manage money. They need to be able to make mistakes when the cost is minimal. When should you start? How much should you give them and how often? Should their income be linked to house chores? The answers are at Smartman Daily. 

10 Ways to Save Money on Food Shopping

10 Ways to Save Money on Food Shopping

LOOKING FOR WAYS to save money on food shopping without sacrificing nutrition. Planning is the most important step. Take inventory of what you have on hand, create a detailed shopping list, and take into account how you plan on using leftovers. Before you plan your weekly menu, check the ads to see what’s on sale and use coupons during your shopping trip. For more tips, go to Smartman Daily. 

8 Things No One Tells You About Marriage

8 Things No One Tells You About Marriage

LET'S FACE IT, marriage isn't for the faint of heart. At times, you will look at the person lying next to you and wonder, Is this it? Forever? Going to bed mad will happen. In fact, you will sometimes wake up even madder. Plus, you will go without sex — sometimes for a long time. And that's all okay because a great marriage doesn't mean no conflict; it simply means a couple keeps trying to get it right. Learn more. 

How to Ditch Your Cable Provider Without Giving Up on TV

How to Ditch Your Cable Provider Without Giving Up on TV

People are finding ways to cut back on monthly bills. One expense stands out: cable. The average monthly cable bill in the U.S. is $58.80—more than $700 per year. If you’re just looking to get local channels, an ordinary antenna will do. What about cable? Netflix’s “Watch Instantly” offers subscribers over 12,000 movies and TV shows for a low monthly fee. Websites like CNN and ESPN post video feeds of breaking news and live sports coverage. Plus, new episodes of popular TV shows are up on network sites or hulu.com. Learn how to get Internet streaming video directly on the TV screen at Smartman Daily. 

The 'Never Specify a Salary' Myth

The 'Never Specify a Salary' Myth

DON'T BELIEVE THE the old notion about not disclosing your salary requirements in a job interview. The best time to bring up the salary topic is at the second interview. Sooner or later you're going to have to share a number-- get that number online at Payscale.com or from your own experience. Remember, you're unlikely to be tossed out of the running for your "high" salary requirement. Learn more at Smartman Daily. 

Invest in Your Sex Life

Invest in Your Sex Life

ARE MONEY PROBLEMS threatening your marriage? Take a break from your personal finances and invest in your sex life. Escape your everyday stresses by planning a romantic getaway, plan inexpensive candlelight dinners and at home massages, and visit a sex store and browse the merchandise together-- you can find fun and cheap items l for under $10. Plus, investing your time into money counseling may help save a marriage. Learn more at Smartman Daily. 

Talking with Your Daughter about Boys and Dating

Talking with Your Daughter about Boys and Dating

Have you had the talk with your teenage daughter about boys, dating, and intimacy? How about dating safety? Many fathers focus their talks on dating only on “safe sex” or abstinence. Big mistake. Odds are your daughter has heard all she needs to know on these topics at school and in the media. Your priority should be talking with your daughter about how to approach dating and intimacy. Michael Domitrz, author of "May I Kiss You?" and the creator of the "Help! My Teen is Dating" DVD, shares seven more mistakes dads make when talking to their daughters about dating. Read more at Smartman Daily. 

Check Your Retirement Calculations

Check Your Retirement Calculations

THERE ARE MANY retirement calculators available to plan for the future. But make sure you confirm the accuracy of the computations since there’s quite a bit at stake. Be skeptical about the outcome, know how the software works and who makes it, consider your alternatives, and be realistic about how uncertain any projections can be. Learn more at Smartman Daily. 

Dividing Debts in Divorce

Dividing Debts in Divorce

IN DIVORCE dividing assets isn’t nearly as difficult as dividing debts. If you signed a loan application, the lender could still require you to pay up despite the fact that your spouse is assigned the debt. Get a credit report and cancel joint credit cards.Why is that so important? Find out @ Smartman Daily.

10 Tips: How To Be A Great Stepparent

10 Tips: How To Be A Great Stepparent

THE STEPPARENT-STEPCHILD transition is not easy. Don’t expect immediate love. Allow the children to spend time alone with their mom rather than you insisting on being involved. And never criticize the absent parent. Plus, let your stepchildren to talk openly about their dad. Be their advocate. Go to sporting events, school plays and any classroom activities they invite you to attend. Again, keep in mind the respect of the biological parent. Learn more.

How to Keep Romance Awake While the Kids are Asleep

How to Keep Romance Awake While the Kids are Asleep

COUPLES GROW APART when they put romance on the backburner. To regain intimacy—without a babysitter—pick one night of the week for a "rendezvous" and make it sacred. Too exhausted for sex-- go to bed and set the alarm for midnight. Once that alarm goes off, give yourself an hour to get romantic. For more tips. Go to Smartman Daily.

Top 10 Things Wives Want From Their Husbands

Top 10 Things Wives Want From Their Husbands

WHAT DO WOMEN want from a marriage? Communication, affection, understanding, kindness, and a willingness to make time for her and your children. Tell her daily that she is loved with an unexpected hug. Hold hands when you walk together. And keep conversations interesting-- don't let them dwindle to nothing but talk about your kids, your jobs, and the weather. Learn more @ Smartman Daily. 

Telling Kids About Financial Woes

Telling Kids About Financial Woes

MONEY IS TIGHT for just about everyone these days, but do you tell your kids about it? Smartman Daily says yes. Children tend to be good at handling the truth, even when it’s bad news, so tell them. Just spare the nitty-gritty details. Need tips on keeping a positive attitude for the kids. Click here. 

Effortless Budget Cuts

Effortless Budget Cuts

Want to save without sacrificing your current lifestyle? Effortless budget cuts are the answer. Consider reducing the temperature setting on your hot water heater, dividing credit card payments, raising your car insurance deductibles, reviewing your phone plans, buying generic prescriptions and food, and unplugging your electronic devices when they are not in use. Find out how these changes will affect your wallet @ Smartman Daily. Click Here. 

Helping a Loved One With An Alcohol or Drug Problem

Helping a Loved One With An Alcohol or Drug Problem

HOW CAN YOU HELP a friend or family member overcome a drug or drinking habit? It's not easy. In fact, it's difficult even under the best of circumstances, and it's impossible if your alcohol- or drug-abusing father, mother, brother, child, lover, friend or colleague doesn't really want to recover. If you are convinced that the person you care about is addicted, then how can you be of help? Richard S. Sandor, M.D., author of Thinking Simply About Addiction: A Handbook for Recovery offers advice on how to help a loved one with an addition. Learn more. 

How to Sell On eBAY

How to Sell On eBAY

NEED A SECOND source of income? If you’re looking to earn some extra cash, selling on eBay might be the answer. 

Here are some tips:

1. Before putting an item up for auction, use advanced search tools to determine see how many similar items have been listed in recent weeks, and most importantly, how many have been sold and for how much. 

2. Squeeze all the information you can into your auction title and make sure to upload plenty of photographs to show potential buyers product conditions. 

3. Start your auction at .99 cents. Listing an item at less than $1 means your eBay fees will be at their lowest.

4. Engage in conversation with prospective buyerS - answer their questions promptly. 

5. Follow proper eBay etiquette by shipping items quickly.

Click here for more tips. 

Twitter to Find A New Job

Twitter to Find A New Job

RECENTLY LAID OFF and looking for a fresh and powerful way to reach out? Join Twitter. Start by creating a separate Twitter account for professional purposes. In the profile section, give details about your professional life and interests. Search for leaders of your industry with their own Twitter accounts and read their material --this will show you how to direct your own tweets. Keep your tweets professional. Link to interesting articles in your industry and comment on industry news. Plus, to make your tweets more searchable, tag them. Learn more. 

Why Surfing the Web Can Be Healthy for Kids

Why Surfing the Web Can Be Healthy for Kids

WITH ALL THE THREATS on the web, it can be tempting to deny your children Internet privileges. But a new study from the University of California, Berkeley and University of Southern California shows that the Internet can benefit children. Researchers found that surfing the web improved communication and mental sharpness. The Internet teaches kids how to search, socialize and navigate new technologies. Still, make sure they’re not over-doing it. Limit web time to no more than two hours a day. Learn more. 

Diving Credit Scores

Diving Credit Scores

ARE CREDIT SCORES being lowered to account for the current economy? No, but some consumers have had negative actions taken by financial institutions even though they haven't done anything wrong. The steps taken by the institutions had a chilling impact on the individuals’ FICO scores. Wise men who want to avoid unnecessary dings to their credit scores should cut back their debt positions and new purchases. Learn more @ Smartman Daily. 

How To Treat Allergies

How To Treat Allergies

SPRING IS IN THE AIR and so are allergies. Manage your child's allergies by changing air filters and vacuuming an a regular basis. Consider investing in a vacuum with a HEPA filter that traps allergens. Keep windows closed to keep pollen and allergens out. Plus, bathe your children at night-- make sure they wash their hair so they don’t go to bed with pollen in it. Learn more.

6 Unexpected Health Benefits of Sex

6 Unexpected Health Benefits of Sex

WANT ANOTHER REASON to stay under the sheets? The health benefits linked to sex is the perfect excuse. Sex reduces stress, helps with insomnia, and cures headaches. Plus, it increases brain power, heart rate, and helps fend off diseases and ailments. Learn more. 

Vacation Bargains In A Down Economy

Vacation Bargains In A Down Economy

If you’re willing to make some extra stops in your flights, travel on non-peak days, and book relatively far in advance, there are great deals in travel. The travel industry is feeling the recession pinch and you can help out while saving money on a great trip abroad. Learn more. 

How To Use Twitter Effectively

How To Use Twitter Effectively

READY TO SEND your first tweet! For the newbies, Twitter is a micro-blogging platform that enables you to broadcast short 140 character messages to friends or "followers via different mediums like IM, cellphones and the web. It can be used for personal branding, hiring, directing traffic to websites, reading news, and networking. Go to Twitter.com and click "Join for free." For best results, use your real name when signing up and upload a picture. For tips on how to send messages and follow friends go to Smartman Daily. Click here. 

How to Deal With a Defiant Teen

How to Deal With a Defiant Teen

If you're the father of a teenager, you know that confrontation is often followed by harsh words, hurt feelings, and your child storming out of the house without taking out the trash. Co-author of Your Defiant Teen: 10 Steps to Resolve Conflict and Rebuild Your Relationship, Arthur L. Robin, PhD., explains how to reestablish your authority as a parent when your teen's rebellious behavior "crosses the line." Learn more. 

Seven Life Insurance Mistakes

Seven Life Insurance Mistakes

Don't let simple life insurance errors leave you unprotected. Make sure you don't have to little. Avoid old formulas to calculate modern needs. And think of the long view. For more tips, click here. 

How to Fight Nighttime Fears

How to Fight Nighttime Fears

Is your child jumping into your bed every night? Fear of monsters or the dark is common, however, it can become a problem. Make sure you and your spouse are committed to making your kid sleep in their own bed. Then, give your child tools to help them fight their fears. Hand "No Monsters Allowed" signs or arm them with "boogeyman repellent" spray. Plus, make a chart. For every night that they sleep in their own room, give them a sticker. Once they have accumulated seven in a row, give them a reward. For more tips, click here.