Are there any other parents out there with that sinking feeling that August 1 is almost here (aka the other side of halfway through Summer)? Anyone else feeling anxiety about the imminent Staples scavenger hunt? And am I the only one wondering what happened to the days when you had to pick up a notebook and few pencils before school started instead of the 2009 version of the “back to school” laundry list that includes tissues and high tech calculators and costs hundreds of dollars? It’s beyond overwhelming. Seriously.

Anyway, we’re publishing a book in a few weeks called ORGANIZING THE DISORGANIZED CHILD that will hopefully help alleviate some of the stress that comes with school. We just got finished copies in the office and it will be in stores on August 25, though you can pre-order it online now. We’ve got le crème de la crème of quotes for the book, and lots of magazine coverage lined up, including Parenting Magazine and a feature in Time Out New York Kids, which just hit the stands yesterday.

Marcella Moran, the co-author, has a great blog and twitter stream where she gives out helpful really helpful advice for parents of school children. If you’re a parent with kids in school, it’s a must read.