Managing the Family Calendar and Setting "Off-Duty" Hours at Home (with Amelia Pleasant Kennedy)

Ever feel like managing your family's calendar is a part-time job? You're not alone. Modern parenting = calendar chaos. Your commitments, kids' pickups, drop-offs, activities, medical appointments, parties—everything competes for your time. It's not just the physical running around. It's the mental gymnastics of squeezing it all into the few precious hours left after work. And even in 2024, women are still often the default family calendar managers. Even the best calendar app won't calm the chaos. Managing family time takes smart decisions and strategic planning: What deserves your family's time? How do you share responsibilities? How do you create downtime in a busy life? Today on the podcast, I'm joined by clutter coach and home organization expert Amelia Pleasant Kennedy, to delve into how to better manage the family calendar, in a way that balances family responsibilities and downtime. This episode is full of mind-blowing gems that will radically shift the way you think about organizing your family time – and your role within it.  What You'll Learn:  The essential step to prevent overcommitment, before you pull out your calendar Strategies to encourage your partner and children to participate in family scheduling How to use your calendar to set a more relaxed pace at home Setting "on- and off-duty hours" at home, for better boundaries and more downtime To learn more, visit The Mental Offload.