Life nowadays seems to come at us non-stop.  We never have enough time, and the time we do have seems to master us rather than the other way around.  But we can always find more time, especially for our families, by being more creative and efficient.  Here are a few tips:

 1.  Put a family calendar in the kitchen and use it

Coordinate the family schedule from a central location that everyone can use. Everyone can write stuff in pencil…but only the parents get to change it to ink. Get into the habit of requiring everyone to check in and be intentional about working together.

2.  Call a weekly family meeting to coordinate family life

The calendar can be finalized at a regular family meeting. Plan for this. It may be awkward at first, but it’s worth the intention.

3.  Schedule regular family dinners

Three times a week? Four? Six? You (parents) make the call, and then stick with the plan. Family mealtimes are mini-family meetings. They should never include television and can be the cement that holds family unity together.

Like what you see?  Here are 10 practical ways to make more time for your family.  The only way to parent well is to be around your kids.  Be deliberate about doing this.

Huddle up with your wife tonight and ask her:  How can we increase the time we spend together as a family by 10% a week?