We’re all busy — juggling work, kids, activities, and trying to find some time for ourselves. Whenever I talk to others, I hear the same thing: There’s just so much going on and not enough time.
Today, I want to share three simple tips that have helped me personally create more time in my week by doing less.
#1 Share the Driving for Kids Activities
Is there someone nearby you can share the school or sport run with?
Recently, I messaged a mum from school I barely knew to ask if she wanted to share driving duties for gymnastics. I offered to do drop-offs if she could handle pick-ups. I was nervous — after sending the message on Facebook, I actually felt sick from anxiety. But she replied with a big YES! It turned out to be a win-win for both of us and saves me ninety minutes each week.
Note – it is a big saving because both our girls train gymnastics 5 times a week.
Just know — sometimes the answer might be no. Another mum I asked didn’t want to share driving. However, I wasn’t any worse off than before, and at least I tried.
#2 Let Your Kids Cook Dinner
Pick one night a week where your kids take over dinner.
For us, it’s Tuesdays. I work in the office that day and my husband has evening clients, so the kids are in charge of making dinner. They usually whip up potatoes, a meat, and a salad.
They feel proud and confident being “in charge,” and I get a break from cooking — it’s a win for everyone.
You might be wondering how old kids need to be to start cooking. Mine were 7 and 8, when they started to cook independently.
They’re confident using the air fryer to cook the meat and pop the sweet potato chips in the oven. Their favourite meal to make is ćevapi (Croatian sausages) served with sweet potato chips, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes.
#3 Everyone Helps with Clean-Up
After dinner, we clean up as a team.
The kids clear the table, wipe the dishes, fill up drink bottles, and tidy up the kitchen, dining, and lounge (yes — toys and shoes too!). I usually do the dishes, wipe benches, and pack lunches.
Once clean-up is done, they get their tech time.
We started this routine when they were 4 and 5. Sure, there’s the occasional complaint, but most of the time they just get on with it — they know the drill.
At the beginning, I used a timer that included both clean-up time and tech time. Whatever time was left after cleaning was what they got to use for screens. If they procrastinated, there wasn’t much time left. Five years later, they’re pretty efficient and it’s just part of our routine now.
These small changes have made a big difference in our home. I’m able to spend more quality time with the kids doing Special Time, and best of all, they’re building confidence, independence, and teamwork along the way.
I’d love to hear from you—what tips or routines help you create more time with your kids? Drop a comment below and share what’s working in your household. Let’s swap ideas and support each other!
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