#47: The Over-scheduled Family

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of over-scheduling on family connection and offers insights on achieving a more meaningful life at home.

Most families aren’t overwhelmed because they’re doing the wrong things. They’re overwhelmed because they’re doing too many good things —stacked on top of each other with no margin. In this episode, we talk about how over-scheduling quietly drains connection, why your family’s capacity matters more than you think, and how doing less might actually lead to a more meaningful, connected life at home. Are you ready to stop rushing from one thing to the next and feeling disconnected from the people you love the most? I got you! Book a FREE call with me and I'll help you make a plan that feels good and feels like something you can accomplish accounting for your specific and unique family dynamics. Have a question or comment to share?We would love to hear from you!You can send us an email at: ordinaryfamilyshow@gmail.com Here’s where you can find Helen and Rick online: Website : https://www.frownies.com/ Instagram : helenkmorrison Here’s where you can find us online: Websites : https://www.colemanhousefield.com/ https://www.thenaturelabschool.com/ Substack :colemanhousefield.substack.com Instagram :abbyhousefieldcoleman.housefield.coaching This is a public episode. If you would like to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Coleman Housefield, Abby Housefield

Topics covered

• over-scheduling
• family connection
• parenting
• life balance
• self-improvement

Keywords

• over-scheduled family
• family dynamics
• connection
• parenting advice
• self-improvement strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Nature Lab School, Frownies, Substack, ordinaryfamilyshow@gmail.com

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