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Ep 98 - Back to School with Less Mental Load: A Simple Family Calendar System That Gives Your Kids Ownership

Aug 22, 2026 · 8m

Summary

Kylie Owen discusses managing back-to-school overwhelm by implementing a visible family calendar system to reduce mental load. She shares how creating a separate, color-coded Google Calendar helped her teenagers take ownership of their schedules, particularly for work shifts. This approach prevents parents from becoming information gatekeepers and fosters independence as children recognize the tool's practical value.

Topics discussed

The overwhelming back-to-school information overload Introduction to calendar systems and previous episode Principle: Calendar visibility reduces mental load Backstory: Setting up Google Calendars for teens Creating a separate family calendar for clarity Kids taking ownership of their own schedules Adapting calendar systems for different ages Conclusion and free resource offer

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