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Parents, the Surprising Reason You Don’t Have Time for You

Parents, the Surprising Reason You Don’t Have Time for You

Update: 2025-10-10
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Why is it that no matter how early you wake up or how much you get done, you still can’t seem to find time for yourself?

So many parents feel like they’re constantly running on empty — we assume it’s because of our jobs, or our never-ending to-do list. The real reason? It’s often something much simpler, and sneakier.

 In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the surprising root cause behind your lack of personal time — and trust us, it’s not what you think. Stick around to hear what it is and what you can do to finally carve out space for yourself and prevent parent burnout.

What you’ll hear in this episode: 

  • Why more isn’t always better. Sometimes it's just more.
  • How to work together with your kids to create more time for your family, and yourself.
  • The idea that it's okay to say no, especially if it is best for your family as a whole.

If you’ve ever wondered why you never seem to have time for yourself, hit play to uncover the surprising reason and learn how to reclaim guilt-free personal time as a parent.

00:00 Introduction: The Real Reason Parents Have No Time
00:27 The Overloaded Schedule Dilemma
00:53 The Cost of Too Many Activities
04:12 Finding Balance: Tailoring Activities to Your Family
05:52 The Importance of Saying No
06:19 Personal Stories and Practical Tips
09:16 Conclusion: Making Time for What Matters

When you finish listening, we’d love for you to connect with us on social media!

Follow us on Instagram and like our page on Facebook to keep the conversation going. It’s the best way to get quick tips, encouragement, and resources to help you make time for what matters most—your family.

Get our FREE resource, "30-Second Micro Moments of Intention with Your Kids", by going to: parentsmakingtime.com/freeresource

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Parents, the Surprising Reason You Don’t Have Time for You

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Anthony & Jennifer Craiker | Parents Making Time