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:


Schedule a family meeting


List all current commitments


Experiment with different routines


Check in regularly about what's working


Be willing to make changes when needed

 

When the afternoon chaos of activities, homework, and commitments leaves everyone exhausted and frustrated, it's not your organisational skills that need work&mdash;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:&nbsp; "Does the schedule serve you, or do you serve the schedule?"
Key Points:
<ul>
<li>
Why traditional scheduling often fails families
</li>
<li>
The importance of regular family meetings
</li>
<li>
How to experiment with different routines
</li>
<li>
When and why to scale back activities
</li>
<li>
The value of involving children in schedule decisions
</li>
</ul>
Quote of the Episode: "Does the schedule serve you, or do you serve the schedule?" - Justin Coulson
Key Insights:
<ul>
<li>
Life is a series of experiments
</li>
<li>
Children often recognise when they're overcommitted
</li>
<li>
Family meetings give everyone a voice
</li>
<li>
Routines need regular adjustment
</li>
<li>
The best schedule is unique to each family
</li>
</ul>
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li>
"<a href="https://adamgrant.net/podcasts/rethinking/">Rethinking</a>" by Adam Grant
</li>
<li>
"<a href="https://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism/">Essentialism</a>" by Greg McKeown
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au">happyfamilies.com.au</a>
</li>
</ul>
Action Steps for Parents:
<ol>
<li>
Schedule a family meeting
</li>
<li>
List all current commitments
</li>
<li>
Experiment with different routines
</li>
<li>
Check in regularly about what's working
</li>
<li>
Be willing to make changes when needed
</li>
</ol>
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The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now.

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

#1164 - Why Your Schedule Isn't Working (And How to Fix It)

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