How do you stay productive, present, and sane while raising kids who seem to change the rules on you every few years? Julie Morgenstern — New York Times bestselling author of Time to Parent — has spent 30 years helping people answer exactly that question, and she brings a refreshingly framework-driven approach to one of life's messiest juggling acts.
In this encore episode, Julie walks us through her PART and SELF frameworks — two interlocking systems that clarify what parents actually owe their kids, and what they owe themselves. You'll learn why kids don't need big blocks of your time (just consistent, undivided attention in short bursts), how to stop the chore wars with a simple index card exercise, and why it's never too late to hit reset — whether your kids are toddlers or teenagers.
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Cheat Sheet
- 👨👧 Why the productivity advice you know probably doesn't work for parents [1:06]
- 🗺️ The half of parenting productivity nobody talks about [7:47]
- 📋 The job description parenting never gave you (the PART framework) [10:56]
- 💤 Why neglecting sleep and exercise doesn't just hurt you — it hurts your kids too [14:03]
- 🔄 The mindset shift that makes family time feel productive again [23:35]
- ⚓ Five anchor points that could make your whole family week run smoother [36:31]
- 🃏 The index card exercise that ends the “I do everything” argument for good [42:08]
Links
- DripDrop — 20% off with promo code TPS
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- Time to Parent by Julie Morgenstern
- Organizing from the Inside Out by Julie Morgenstern
- Time Management from the Inside Out by Julie Morgenstern
- Julie Morgenstern's website
- Time to Parent book page
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