When the afternoon chaos of activities, homework, and commitments leaves everyone exhausted and frustrated, it's not your organisational skills that need work—it's your approach. Justin and Kylie reveal their game-changing strategy for transforming family schedules from overwhelming to manageable, including the one question that changes everything: 

"Does the schedule serve you, or do you serve the schedule?"

Key Points:

• Why traditional scheduling often fails families

• The importance of regular family meetings

• How to experiment with different routines

• When and why to scale back activities

• The value of involving children in schedule decisions

Quote of the Episode: "Does the schedule serve you, or do you serve the schedule?" - Justin Coulson

Key Insights:

• Life is a series of experiments

• Children often recognise when they're overcommitted

• Family meetings give everyone a voice

• Routines need regular adjustment

• The best schedule is unique to each family

Resources Mentioned:

• "Rethinking" by Adam Grant

• "Essentialism" by Greg McKeown

• happyfamilies.com.au

Action Steps for Parents:

1. Schedule a family meeting

2. List all current commitments

3. Experiment with different routines

4. Check in regularly about what's working

5. Be willing to make changes when needed

 

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