If you’re feeling overworked, and there are not enough hours in the day, one thing you can fix with relative ease is the structure of your family’s week. Putting a set routine in place can bring structure to your kids’ lives, helping them sleep better, perform better at school, and generally feel happier altogether. A routine is essential around bedtime, where digital screens must be set aside for their brain to relax. You could consider using an app like Happy Kids Timer, which allows you to set a schedule for your kids, such as getting ready for school in the morning or doing their homework. This helps to take some of the pressure away from you, allowing you to feel more relaxed. 

Being overworked as a parent doesn’t mean you have to overspend on your children, nor in any other aspect of life. If your work life is getting on top of things, it’s often easy to spend too much money on takeaways or other expensive shortcuts to make your kids happy. Think about setting a budget if you don’t already have one. It’ll show you exactly where you’re potentially overspending and help you get your finances in check. Consider an app like Mint, which will ensure you have enough money to pay the bills on time and allow you to accurately and efficiently visualize what is left over. Also, do a little research on cashback apps. These platforms often offer money back for shopping, most of which you would normally do anyway.  

Of course, while our kids take up much of our lives, a portion must also be devoted to being a good worker too, as well as a great parent. Our careers are important to us, not least because we need to work to put food on the table. The last thing you want is to bring your work home with you when you have a family to look after, so consider taking steps to make your work more productive. For example, use a task management app, which can help prioritize your workload, meaning you don’t miss anything important enough to work when you should be with your kids. Ensure that your schedule isn’t so taxing that it’s affecting your mindset during your downtime, something that will rub off on the kids over time.