As a busy working parent, it’s easy to feel like you don’t have enough hours in the day to fit everything in. So how do you make the most of the time you do have? We asked our Family Room bloggers to share the strategies that save them time and energy as they juggle the demands of working parenthood. Do you have a go-to time-saving tip that makes life easier? Share it below! Time-Saving Strategies for Busy Families“Try and avoid the clothing battles. I find that if I don’t care what the kids wear to school (within reason – especially weather appropriateness) then we cut out a lot of time lost in negotiations.” – Emily “Always have a plan. On Sundays we take a look at the calendar and talk about everyone’s crazy schedules – when is mom working early or late, what days is dad traveling, what special activities does our little guy have during the week, who is going to yoga or Crossfit on which nights, etc. Sitting down and setting up a game plan makes us both more relaxed going into the week, knowing that we’re not winging it every day. Of course, our best laid plans are sure to change, but starting the week off organized helps us look forward to the week ahead rather than experiencing the “Sunday night blues.”- Marisa “I keep my fridge neat. It drives me crazy when I can’t find items in the refrigerator. Prior to my weekly food shopping trip, I clean out the old food from the refrigerator and take an inventory of what we have and what we need. Then, I stock our new groceries in their designated shelves or drawers so everything is easy to find (for me and the family).” – Amy “Pizza via Blogger Time-Saving Tips for Busy Parents
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