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

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

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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