Ep. 130: Uncluttering our Schedules and Homes

<p><a href= "https://sunshine-parenting.com/ep-130-uncluttering-our-schedules-and-homes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Show notes & links available here.</a></p> <p>In this episode, my friend Sara Kuljis and I are back together talking about uncluttering our schedules and our homes. Sara and her husband Steve Kuljis are the owners and directors of <a href= "https://www.yssc.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp</a> and <a href= "http://www.emeraldcovedaycamp.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Emerald Cove Day Camp</a>. Sara is also a certified Gallup Strengths Coach. Sara and I have been friends for two decades, and she has been a regular guest on the podcast talking in past episodes about <a href= "https://sunshine-parenting.com/ep-28/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">strengths</a>, <a href= "https://sunshine-parenting.com/ep-82/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">sibling conflicts & relationships</a>, <a href="https://sunshine-parenting.com/ep-114/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">gratitude</a>, how to <a href= "https://sunshine-parenting.com/ep-115/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">compliment</a> our kids, <a href= "https://sunshine-parenting.com/ep-85-grit-is-grown-outside-the-comfort-zone-pegtalk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">grit</a>, and more. Together we also do a <a href= "https://sunshine-parenting.com/workshop-wait-list/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">live parenting workshop.</a></p> <h2>Big Ideas</h2> <h3>Uncluttering our Schedules</h3> <p>Look back at past events that family members enjoyed and identify what was special about those experiences to help you determine what your family values.</p> <p>Talk about people or families you admire and why you admire them. Use their example to inspire your family's values or actions.</p> <p>Look at your calendar of activities to see which ones support your values. Note where the gaps of downtime are so that you can make time for a