Best of Both Worlds Podcast How to Fall in Love with Your Weekends EP 430
Oct 28, 2025
Discover a 5-part formula for transforming your weekends into something you truly enjoy! The hosts discuss the unique challenges of weekends with young kids versus older ones. Learn proactive planning strategies, including anchor events to create memorable moments. They emphasize the importance of balancing chores with leisure, and even suggest hiring babysitters for needed breaks. Tune in for insightful tips on structuring your weekend for both fun and relaxation!
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Weekend Quality Changes With Kid Ages
- Weekends feel very different depending on whether you have small children or older kids.
- Laura and Sarah note weekends improve as kids age and require different expectations and strategies.
Weekend Advice Often Assumes Unshared Care
- Cultural writing about weekends often assumes people can fully unplug, which ignores many parents' realities.
- Laura points out much advice presumes another caregiver is reliably overseeing young children.
Double-Plan Your Weekend
- Plan your weekends proactively so you create space for things you want to do.
- Laura double-plans: a light plan 8–9 days ahead, then tighten it Thursday/Friday for the upcoming weekend.