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[quote=Anonymous]First, absolutely the younger your kids are the harder it is.

But second, I haven't felt overwhelmed, almost ever, since my kids were 8 and 5.  We are a two working parent household with a teen and a tween.

I think it is about choices.  I don't feel the need to do anything if I don't think it is the highest priority for my family.  That means that we say no to a lot of stuff- no PTA, only attend meetings and events related school where I truly believe there is information conveyed that impacts my kids and that I need to know (which means almost none).  We worked hard to make sure my kids were age-appropriately self-sufficient (not as a way to reduce our workload, but because we think it is good parenting).  As a result, I haven't packed a lunch, made breakfast, or done kids laundry in years.  We are not involved in homework at all.  All four members of the household split "chores" around the house.  We have also developed a strong "village"- so carpooling happens easily, which means less driving around.

Ninety percent of the time, I have at least two hours of "free time" every day before I go to sleep at 10:00.

I'm not trying to be smug.  My sincere advice is to take a hard look at all the things you do that take up your time and consider what would happen if you just...didn't do it.[/quote]

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