The Overscheduled Family: Having the courage to slow down

Send us Fan MailDoes your family calendar feel like a game of Tetris you can never win? Between practices, games, lessons, fees, weekend travel, and endless driving, kids’ extracurricular activities can quickly turn parenting into a second full-time job.In this episode, I’m talking honestly about the pressure parents feel to keep their children constantly busy—and why I made the decision to stop signing my kids up for everything. This isn’t about being anti-sports, anti-activities, or anti-growth. It’s about protecting our family’s bandwidth, creating sustainable routines, and recognizing the mental load that builds when every hour of the week is scheduled.I also share a personal story about competitive gymnastics and the enormous commitment that intensive youth sports can require. What happens when a child decides they’re finished after years of practices, competitions, expenses, sacrifices, and identity tied to a team? And how can parents support their children without becoming emotionally or financially trapped by the time they have already invested?We also explore the deeper side of busy mom culture: why being constantly on the go can become a source of pride, why downtime can feel uncomfortable, and why silenceSupport the showLove this content? Check out our links below for more!Linktr.ee ContentInstagramYouTubeJenny's LinkedIn