Ryan and Sam Holiday On Creating Better Systems In 2024
Jan 13, 2024
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The hosts discuss the importance of creating better systems in parenting. They reflect on struggles with implementing systems and finding ones that fit their lifestyle. The challenges of having different systems for leaving the airport are explored. They address the need for better understanding and communication in their relationship. The importance of addressing issues in a moment of calm is emphasized.
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Design systems around people, not people around systems.
Effective communication and shared goals improve household systems and children's participation.
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The Importance of Systems in Parenting
The podcast discusses the importance of having systems in parenting to make life run more smoothly. The hosts talk about how they tried different systems in the past, such as meal planning, but found that they did not fit their unique situation. They emphasize the need to find systems that work specifically for their household and family dynamic. They also emphasize the importance of effective communication and being on the same page with your partner when implementing systems. By defining terms, expectations, and processes upfront, things can operate more efficiently and consistently.
Overthinking and Clashes in Systems
The hosts reflect on the problems that arise when overthinking everything and trying to implement systems without discussing them with the other person. They share examples of clashes that occurred when each person had their own system for leaving for the airport. They stress the need for clear communication and agreed-upon systems to avoid misunderstandings and frustrations. They also discuss the importance of recognizing that not every system will work for everyone, and it does not imply a failure on someone's part if a system does not fit their needs.
Support and Mental Load in Systems
The hosts highlight the significance of having support from each other when implementing systems. They share examples of how they divided household tasks based on their preferences and strengths, like unloading the dishwasher. By effectively communicating and sharing the mental load of certain tasks, they found that their household systems improved. They also discuss how having a shared goal, effective communication, and support can make it easier for their children to take on tasks and benefit from having systems in place.
On this weekend episode of the Daily Dad, Ryan talks with his wife Samantha on Their word for 2024 being systems, designing the system around people instead of people around the system, and creating plans before they happen instead of during the chaos.