Time management for kids is about more than checklists and chore charts—it’s about helping them align their time with what matters most to them. In this episode, we explore how to guide kids in building self-awareness, prioritizing their goals, and learning through natural consequences. Plus, I’m joined by two special guests—my brother Luke and our dad—for a powerful real-life story about time management, failure, and growth.

Whether your child is navigating wide-open summer days or juggling a full calendar of academics and activities, this episode will give you tools to support their independence and decision-making around time.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

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  How to help kids see time as a reflection of their values

  
  


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  Ways to coach younger kids through simple time decisions

  
  


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  How to guide older kids in aligning their time with their goals

  
  


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  What to say when your child is “bored” (and why that’s not a problem!)

  
  


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  How natural consequences around time mismanagement can be powerful learning tools

  
  


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  Why micromanaging actually slows kids’ growth—and what to do instead

  
  

Special Feature: Luke shares the story of how he lost college basketball eligibility due to poor time management—and what he did to turn it around. Alongside insights from our dad, a longtime educator, this segment highlights how failure, support, and self-reflection can shape a young adult’s path.

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Mentioned in this episode:

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  Episode 5: What They Expect of Themselves – Helping Kids Build Healthy Self-Talk and Intrinsic Motivation