Parents Talk: Time Management Tips for Parents

Whether you are a stay-at-home parent, working full or part time, finding enough hours in the day can be tough.

Honestly, my parents made it look so easy. Or, maybe I just didn’t appreciate at the time the planning and coordination parenthood can take on a daily basis.

And, trust me. It doesn’t stop when your kids are teenagers.

So, what is a parent to do? How do you plan your day with some sense of organization?

Huffington Post recently posted a new article, “Time Management: 6 Tricks For Parents To Stay On Track” with tips such as encouraging parents “schedule serendipity space” and “don’t fall into the multitasking trap.” 

My favorite tip, however, is to “pause before saying yes.”  Four simple words, yet difficult to follow – at least for me.  The Huffington Post article authors wrote:

"Don’t say yes to things you and your family don’t want to do. Obligation is a difficult beast to battle, but really, what’s worse: declining an invite or task, or gritting your teeth and muddling through with ‘I don’t want to do this’ mojo?”

In this week’s Parent Talk, we want to know: What are your best time management tips? Do you agree with the tips such as “pause before saying yes” and “don’t fall into the multitasking trap?” 

Share your thoughts in comments.