I actually HUGGED my to-do lists, all of them, during this interview!My guest Megan Sumrell warned me that she was going to tell me task lists are no good. I added that to my list. ;)If you’ve ever felt like you have too much to do, too many demands on your time, or like you’re bound to that to-do list, this episode is for you!We discuss:Why traditional time management systems often fail to address the emotional and mental loadThe difference between task lists and plansThe challenge of estimating how long something will take (spoiler: I’m terrible at this!)Why that time right after school deserves to be called “running the gauntlet” and how to reduce anxiety about that time of dayWhether tech is a help or a hindrance to productivitySome incredible tips for building routines with your little ones and teaching tweens and teens how to begin to manage their own time effectivelyThe connection between time management and a financial budgetWhy you shouldn’t feel guilty for “not being on top of everything”I learned a lot about myself and why I sabotage my own to-do lists even as I cling to them, and I hope you get to introspect as well!!Resources We Mention for Time ManagementTime Management for Creatives courseMegan's websiteThe Work-Life Harmony trainingThe Pink Bee app Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food Register for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 Virtual Summer Camp! follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!