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Managing the Modern Household: Calendars, Chaos, and Clarity (Ep 123)
What happens when the systems meant to support family life quietly become a source of overwhelm?
In this episode of Surfing the Quicksand, Kathy Vines is joined by Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap to unpack the hidden dynamics behind family management, overcommitment, and burnout, especially for households navigating neurodiversity, caregiving, and competing priorities across generations.
Together, they explore why calendars are about more than scheduling, how invisible labor quietly accumulates, and why people-pleasing often drives unrealistic commitments. Ellen shares practical…
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